Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi dead after 59-mile race in Vermont

Suleiman Kangangi died throughout a high-speed crash whereas competing within the 59-mile Vermont Overland.
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Kenyan bicycle owner Suleiman Kangangi died on the age of 33 years outdated throughout a high-speed crash over the weekend in Vermont. 

Whereas competing within the 59-mile Vermont Overland race on Saturday, Kangangi fatally crashed whereas driving on the gravel street.

“Sule is our captain, pal, brother. He's additionally a father, husband and son. Gaping holes are left when big’s fall. Sule was an enormous,” his Staff Amani stated in an announcement on social media. “As an alternative of main us on the entrance of the pack, he'll now lead us as our guiding pole star as we press ahead within the realization of his dream.”

The race featured over 900 riders, competing on a 59-mile monitor with an extra 7,000 ft of climbing. The competitors occurred within the Vermont city of West Windsor. 

Kangangi additionally obtained a tribute from Rachel Ruto, the spouse of the Kenyan president-elect William Ruto, who supplied her condolences to the athlete’s household and family members. 

“My heartfelt condolences to his household, and your entire biking group, that has misplaced a proficient bicycle owner, a mentor and a pal,” she stated. “We are going to all miss him as a person. Kenya has misplaced a champion. Relaxation in peace Sule.”

Kenyan bicycle owner Suleiman Kangangi crashed whereas driving on a gravel street in the course of the 59-mile race.

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Kangangi has competed everywhere in the world as a famend bicycle owner. From 2016 till 2020, Kangangi competed with Bike Assist, throughout which he completed third within the 2017 Tour du Rwanda. Extra not too long ago, he competed within the Migration Gravel Race in Kenya final yr with cyclists similar to Ian Boswell and Lauren ten Dam. 

“Vermont Overland is heartbroken by the tragic loss of life of Suleiman ‘Sule’ Kangangi throughout The Overland yesterday,” stated the proprietor of the Vermont Overland, Ansel Dickey, in an announcement. “He was a form pal and an inspiring and heroic athlete to his teammates and the gravel biking group at massive. We prolong our deepest sympathies to his household, his buddies, Staff Amani, and the folks of Kenya who're mourning his loss at this time.”