Shocking! 25-Year-Old Cyclist Andre Drege Dies in Accident During Race

Sad News: Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege passed away at the age of 25.

Crash During Race: The accident happened while racing in the Tour of Austria.

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Team Announcement: Drege's team, Coop-Repsol, shared the news and offered condolences to his family.

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Mountain Descent: The crash occurred while Drege was going downhill on a mountain called Grossglockner.

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Cycling Union Pays Tribute: The european Cycling Union expressed their deepest condolences.

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Race Status Uncertain: Organizers haven't decided if the next race day will happen.

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Successful Year: Drege had several wins this year in his cycling career.

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Cycling Journey: He started cycling as a teenager using his dad's bike.

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Cycling World Mourns: Many cycling teams shared their sadness about Drege's passing.

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Second Loss in a Year: Another young cyclist, Gino Mäder, died in a racing accident last year.

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