The final stage of the Tour of Austria was canceled after Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege died following a crash during a descent. The race organizers held a neutralized ride in his memory instead.
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Andre Drege, a 25-year-old Norwegian cyclist, tragically died after a fall during the penultimate stage of the Tour of Austria. The accident, which occurred on one of Austria’s highest roads in the Grossglockner region, has cast a somber shadow over the race, with the podium ceremony for Saturday’s stage cancelled and the fate of Sunday’s final stage yet to be determined. This incident follows a series of fatal crashes in cycling events in recent years, highlighting the inherent risks of the sport.