The cycling world is in mourning following the tragic death of 18-year-old Francesco Mazzoleni. The young rider for the amateur team Team Goodshop Yoyogurt U23 died on Sunday during a routine training session near Bergamo. According to preliminary findings, the cyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on a road in the Barzana area. Despite immediate assistance, the talented athlete's life could not be saved, as confirmed by his team in an official statement.

Tragic end to training

18-year-old cyclist Francesco Mazzoleni died after being hit by a car on Sunday afternoon in the Bergamo area.

Official team confirmation

The Goodshop Team Yoyogurt team relayed information about the death of their rider via social media.

Accident location

The incident occurred in the town of Barzana on a training route well-known to local riders around 14:30.

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, a dramatic road accident claimed the life of Francesco Mazzoleni, an eighteen-year-old representative of the Italian amateur team Team Goodshop Yoyogurt U23. The incident occurred around 14:30 on a road in the town of Barzana, located in the province of Bergamo. The young athlete was training there for the upcoming season when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle. While some sources indicate a passenger car traveling in the opposite direction, there have also been reports of a truck being involved. The investigation aims to clarify the precise circumstances of this tragic event. The death of Mazzoleni has sparked a wave of condolences on social media, where teammates and fans remember him as a promising talent in Italian cycling. Before joining his current team, the rider represented youth teams such as Almenno, UC Osio Sotto, and Travel Service. His team described Sunday as a "very sad day," emphasizing the immense loss for the entire sporting community of the region. Fatal accidents involving cyclists on public roads remain one of the most pressing safety issues in competitive sports in Italy. Cyclist safety on public roads has been a subject of debate in Europe for years, especially after tragic accidents involving professionals like Michele Scarponi in 2017. Many countries have introduced regulations requiring a safe distance of 1.5 meters when overtaking cyclists.This drama highlights the risks that road cyclists face daily while training in open traffic. Regional police are currently investigating whether the driver of the vehicle exercised due caution and whether excessive speed or other traffic violations contributed to the accident. Numerous Italian sports federations and organizers of local races have expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, emphasizing that this was a career cut short at its peak. Francesco Mazzoleni: Almenno: 1, UC Osio Sotto: 1, Travel Service: 1, Team Goodshop Yoyogurt: 118 years — was the age of the tragically deceased Italian cyclistTimeline of Tragic Events in Barzana: February 15, 14:30 — Road Accident; February 15, evening — Confirmation of Death; February 16, morning — World Media Reports on the Tragedy

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  • Francesco Mazzoleni — 18-year-old Italian cyclist for the amateur team Team Goodshop Yoyogurt U23, who died in an accident.