Cyclist Magnus White killed in Boulder, Colorado crash
Magnus White was preparing to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships in Scotland.
BOULDER, Colo. — A 17-year-old National Team bicyclist was hit and killed by a car while training in Boulder County this weekend, USA Cycling said.
Magnus White was preparing to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships in Scotland on Aug. 10, and was set to start his senior year of high school in a few weeks.
The crash happened Saturday in his home of Boulder, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family.
White is survived by his parents Jill and Michael, his brother Eero "and countless friends worldwide," the page says.
"White fell in love with cycling at an early age through Boulder Junior Cycling. He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community," USA Cycling said.
"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time," the organization said.
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