A year on from Gino Mäder 's tragic death at the Tour de Suisse , race organisers have created a memorial ride and will award a special king of the mountains prize in his honour during this year's race. The memorial rider will start at midday on June 16 ahead of the race's closing mountain time trial from the UCI World Cycling Centre in Aigle to Villars-sur-Olon. The ride will follow the route of stage 8, featuring 865 metres of elevation.
"Together, we remember Gino Mäder and ride the picturesque climb of the 8th stage of the Tour de Suisse," Tour de Suisse organisers announced. "This special memorial ride brings us together to master a challenging route in community and sporting spirit." The ride has a registration deadline of June 9 and costs CHF75, with a red Q36.
5 Gino Mäder memorial jersey also included in the price. The Tour de Suisse will support the #RideForGino foundation set up in Mäder's honour, with the hashtag appearing on all leaders' jerseys at the race. The race number 44, which Mäder was wearing at last year's race, will also be excluded from the race in future, confirmed Tour de Suisse director Olivier Senn.
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