‘I became increasingly concerned about my safety’ – German talent ends career at 21 following recent rider deaths in peloton

Former Zwift Academy winner Louis Kitski has abruptly ended his career as a professional cyclist due to increasing concerns for his own safety, following the deaths of riders in races in the last two seasons.

The German rider, 21, detailed the mental effects that the passing of Samuele Privitera, at the Giro Ciclistico Valle D’Aosta in July, and André Drege, at the 2024 Tour of Austria, had on his mental state, in an eye-opening Instagram post.