News of the death of Antoine Demoitié, who was hit by a race motorbike at Gent-Wevelgem on Sunday, broke in the early hours of Monday morning, and many in the cycling world took to social channels to express their sadness and offer their condolences.
Sep Vanmarcke, who finished second at the race behind Peter Sagan, was among the riders who paid tribute to the 25-year-old Belgian.
"Suddenly a 2nd place no longer important after this terrible news," he wrote on Twitter. "Rest in peace Antoine Demoitié. Good luck to all."
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Tom Devriendt, Kenny Dehaes, Gaetan Bille and Mark McNally were among the Wanty-Groupe Gobert riders to post messages on Monday and were joined by riders from a range of teams and nationalities.
RIP Antoine, 27/3/16 is a black page now. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Still hoping this is a dream. http://pic.twitter.com/hGyKnOfp63
— Tom Devriendt (@TomDevriendt) March 28, 2016
I don't know what to say! I will mis you copain. #RIPAntoine http://pic.twitter.com/MnfmzXtvV5
— Kenny Dehaes (@Kennydehaes) March 28, 2016
— BilleGaetan (@gaetanbille) March 28, 2016
— FEILLU Brice (@FEILLUBrice) March 28, 2016
— Marcel Kittel (@marcelkittel) March 28, 2016
— Mark McNally (@mmcnallycycling) March 28, 2016
— Dan Martin (@DanMartin86) March 28, 2016
— Bauke Mollema (@BaukeMollema) March 28, 2016
— alejandro valverde (@alejanvalverde) March 28, 2016
— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) March 28, 2016
— Michael Rogers (@mickrogers) March 28, 2016
— Dan Martin (@DanMartin86) March 28, 2016
— barguil (@WarrenBarguil) March 28, 2016
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