19-year-old rider killed during time trial recce ahead of US stage race

Tate Meintjes was involved in a crash while previewing the route for the Redlands Bicycle Classic in California

Tate Meintjes died after a crash during a TT course preview (Picture: Twitter/ @Tatemeintjes)

A 19-year-old rider has died after a crash with a vehicle during a time trial course recce.

Tate Meintjes and team-mates were previewing the TT course of the Redlands Bicycle Classic, a stage race in California, on Tuesday morning (March 12) when the crash happened.

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