Albero Tolomelli had raced with champions of the caliber of Michele Scarponi and Damiano Cunego: the moving farewell to “Cipollini Emiliano”
The Italian world of cycling and sport in general say goodbye forever to a winning athlete and an extraordinary man, who flew away too soon. Alberto Tolomelli, aged only 42, died after struggling for a long time with a disease that, in the end, left him no way out. All the teams in which he played and various cycling champions who raced with him remember him with emotion.
A particularly bitter start to the week for Italy. Only yesterday, a tragedy shook Abruzzo, Lazio and the whole of Italy. Sofia Piccioli, only 5 years old, died after a crossbar of a football goal, in an abandoned field, collapsed on her head. She and her parents were in Rocca di Botte, in the province of L’Aquila, to spend a few relaxing days in the second family home. A walk in the open air turned into tragedy in a few moments. The Avezzano prosecutor has opened an investigation for manslaughter. To know all the details click here.
The day before, then Monday 18 October, Emilia Romagna and Italy of sport had to say goodbye forever to Alberto Tolomelli, amateur cyclist very famous in the area and in the whole environment on two wheels.
It was nicknamed the “Cipollini Emiliano“, Given his ability to burn everyone in the final sprints, just like his idol and former colleague did Mario Cipollini.
How Alberto Tolomelli died
As anticipated, Alberto Tolomelli had only 42 years old. He had been suffering from one for a few years chronic disease which ultimately defeated him inexorably.
He was a young cyclist with high hopes, but he had never managed to make the leap between professionals. However, he had the honor and pleasure of being the great’s teammate Michele Scarponi, the champion of the bicycle who passed away in 2017.
Alberto had raced in the Nicolò Biondi of Carpi, of the Eternedile, but also in important Venetian teams such as the Mantovani Velo Club of Rovigo and the Zalf Euromobil Fior of Castelfranco Veneto.
Just the staff of the Velo Club Mantovani, published this touching farewell message on social media:
Hi Alberto, there are no words… We remember you for the strong and humble person and athlete you have been. Up there you will find your sporting director Orlando Patrese and together you will continue to win as you always have.
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