Crocodile Trophy

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Trophy in mourning

Words by Lisi Hager (AUT) • Translation by Juliane Wisata (AUT/AUS) / 24.10.2010

Due to a tragic fatality the sixth stage of the Crocodile Trophy was called off and today's stage neutralised with the field of riders being guided to Mt Mulgrave.
At six o'clock this morning the organisers and riders woke up to the terrible news that the Dutch rider Weit Heuker had passed away during the night from 23rd to 24th October. The 59-year old suffered from cardiovascular and circulatory failure and the doctors who had been called immediately could only diagnose his death.

“We learned this morning – unfortunately only now – that Weit Heuker already had suffered a cardiac arrest a few years ago and had been under medical care since then�, explained the head of the medical support team of the Crocodile Trophy Dr. Alexandra Reimann.

“Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and team matesâ€?, said event organiser Gerhard Schönbacher.

Today's stage was cancelled out of respect for the deceased rider. After a minute of silence together, the participants were guided in a neutral ride along the main road from Chillagoe to Mt Mulgrave, from where the stage race will continue tomorrow morning.See All Event Posts