A tragedy has struck the Bra Bra Fenix today, the traditional gran fondo event held on the roads of the Cuneo province. Here is the account of what happened in the post shared by the organizers on social media: «The Bra Bra Fenix 2026 has been hit by a tragedy that none of us would ever have wanted to experience or recount. During the event, an athlete unfortunately suffered an accident. Despite the prompt intervention of emergency services and the prolonged resuscitation attempts carried out by medical personnel on site, nothing could be done for the participant.

Out of deep respect for this tragic loss, which affects all of us, the organization has suspended all celebratory and collateral activities. In a moment of such intense pain, the sporting aspect loses all meaning.

The entire organization extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased athlete, to his teammates, and to the entire cycling community struck by this sudden loss.

No further communications of a competitive nature will follow».