Marcel Kittel calls for better race safety after Antoine Demoitié death

Following the death of Antoine Demoitié, Marcel Kittel urges the UCI and race organisers to ensure that rider safety is their utmost priority at races

Antoine Demoitié (BEL/Wanty-Groupe Gobert)

(Image credit: kramon)

Marcel Kittel says rider safety is as important as fighting for a drug-free sport and is calling on the UCI and race organisers to act after the tragic events at Ghent-Wevelgem.

On Sunday, Wanty-Groupe Gobert rider Antoine Demoitié died after being struck by a motorbike along the route of Ghent-Wevelgem - the latest in a string of similar incidents, but the only one so far in which the rider has paid the ultimate price.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.