Vittoria Grassi found the strength last night to publicly say goodbye to Samuele Privitera. The 20-year-old from Rivoli, who is part of the Team Bepink and was with the Italian National Team at the Track Cycling Europeans in Anadia when she learned of her boyfriend's fatal accident at the Giro della Valle d'Aosta, published 12 photos on her Instagram page that recall their love, cruelly interrupted too soon. Images of a young couple in love, up and down on their bikes, united by their common passion for cycling and countless dreams yet to be realized.

I wasn't used to agreeing with you or listening to you, but I know right now you're there shouting "grinta, it's time to push" like you always did.

You were my happiness, my strength, the reason for my biggest laughs and a shoulder to cry on. You loved me despite the distance and even when I couldn't do it, you taught me the beauty of believing in dreams.
Now I dream for both of us.
Hand in hand, always further away.

Eat Haribo among the clouds, my love.

I love you🤍🦥
Viki

These were Vittoria's words, who upon returning from Portugal was surrounded by the affection of their families and lifelong friends, who through tears remembered him by eating the gummy crocodile-shaped candies that Samu loved so much. Forever with us they repeat to give each other strength. And so it will be, Samuele will always be with them.

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