The world of cycling is in mourning after the death of Belgian amateur cyclist Cedric Baekeland due to a heart attack at the age of just 28. The rider was at a training camp in Mallorca with his team, Body & Bike-BMB Boekhounding, when he suffered the collapse that proved fatal.
According to the Belgian media outlet VRT, Baekeland felt unwell on the 14th and, after warning his roommate that he wasn’t feeling well, he collapsed from a heart attack. Despite CPR and resuscitation attempts, nothing could be done to save his life.
The team itself announced the news last Tuesday: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the news that was circulating out there. Our good friend and teammate Cedric Baekeland passed away last night in his sleep. Cedric was at a training camp with the team in Mallorca to prepare for the start of the season. On behalf of the team, we send all our support to family and friends. Miss you.”