Overview
- The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near Barzana in northern Italy during a training ride.
- Reports say an oncoming car struck Mazzoleni, throwing him several meters and splitting his bicycle in two.
- Paramedics attempted to resuscitate him at the scene, but he succumbed to his injuries.
- The 30-year-old driver reportedly tested negative for alcohol as authorities begin their probe.
- GoodShop posted a public tribute, with widespread messages of condolence; Mazzoleni was from Palazzago and started cycling as a schoolchild.