BikePure rider Xavier Tondo passed away following an accident at his home. Xavier was the new hero of the anti-doping movement following his role in the recent police raids in Girona. An honest and decent rider, the 32-year-old turned professional in 2003 with Paternina.
He signed for Movistar at the beginning of this season, after an impressive 2010 campaign with Cervélo TestTeam where he finished 6th Tour of Spain.
The whole cycling community will miss Xavier Tondo Volpini, not only as a human but for his efforts to help the sport he loved. Very sad day. BikePure express their sincere sorrow at his passing. Thoughts are with his family, friends and team mates.
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FC. US cycling 25.05.2011 at 09:01pm
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MarkoMacca 24.05.2011 at 12:16pm
deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Xavier Tondo. Huge loss for his family, friends and team mates and the cycling community. May you Rest in Peace and ride your bike along with Wouter Weylandts
DAVE 24.05.2011 at 09:20am
He was a honorable man and a damn fine rider, someone who definitely would be a role model for young riders. RIP Xavier. Condolences to his family and friends.
Joyce 24.05.2011 at 08:03am
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Xavier Tondo. I will always remember his passion for cycling and that great smile . Thank you for all the good times. A tragedy for his family , friends, fans and the sport of cycling for him to be taken so soon.
Nick Pacchioli 24.05.2011 at 05:05am
My deepest sympathies go to the friends and family of Xavier. R.I.P you will always be remembered for the good you did for cycling and humanity.
Brian Trudell 24.05.2011 at 03:28am
I am afraid I was only just beginning to appreciate Xavier as an exciting rider and great person. I am extremely sad that he has left us. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Johnny Brison 23.05.2011 at 10:34pm
I have been a fan of this great rider for years and my thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew him.
Bartosz Klofik 23.05.2011 at 09:45pm
I had a chance to meet Xavier at Tour de Pologne and he appeared to be a genuinely friendly person, always available to the public. A true professional, his involvement in fight against doping speaks volumes both about him as a human being & his passion for the sport of cycling. These news come only little over a month after his victory at Castilla y Leon and it saddens me to think how much he could yet develop as a rider. He will be greatly missed by his fans. My sincerest condolences to his friends & family.
Joe Papp 23.05.2011 at 09:40pm
My sympathies and encouragement to the family of the great Xavier Tondo, on the news of his tragic death.
Yolande Pretorius 23.05.2011 at 08:59pm
Xavier was not only a great rider but a great person himself. He had a passion for the sport of cycling and dedicated too. He inspired many people back in his home country as well as all over the world. He was a positive influence in the peloton. May his legacy live on and was an honor to have him part of the Bike Pure family. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. From me and the rest of the ambassadors in South Africa. Rest in peace!
Daniel Ostanek 23.05.2011 at 08:33pm
He was a role model for cyclists everywhere by speaking out and doing the right thing. Cycling has lost one of it's good guys. I give my sincere condolences to his family, friends and his Movistar team. A terrible, tragic loss. RIP Xavier.
natalie 23.05.2011 at 08:09pm
Such sad news for such a talented man. A great loss. Rest in peace.
Jonny Mac 23.05.2011 at 07:43pm
Celebrate the life that was for there is plenty in his 32 years. Our thoughts here in the UK are with you.
Cátia 23.05.2011 at 07:02pm
I'm Portuguese, I've seen Xavi racing for a long time now... I'll never forget the year he won our Volta, he was one of the kindest people in the peloton. Life isn't fair sometimes. I still can't find the right words, but just wanted to say that all my thoughts go out to his family, friends, teammates and fans. Descansa en paz, Xavi.
Mikel 23.05.2011 at 06:32pm
DEP Xavi. A rider who fought for a long time to get to the top and looked like he was enjoying every minute when he was there. Thank you for the good times, of which there have been many. The kind of rider and character we, and the sport, need more of.
Jonas Bogaert 23.05.2011 at 05:53pm
He was an example of what's cycling all about. The love for the bike and the pleasure of riding. An example of true sportsmanship and commitment, slowly making his way to the top. He had the guts to say no and helping his sport. It's just so sad that it had to end like this. R.I.P.
Chain gang 23.05.2011 at 04:40pm
Thanks for your inspiration and biking-pure.
Nick Minett 23.05.2011 at 03:01pm
Xavier will be remembered as a gentleman and hero of the peloton. Terribly sad news to hear of his passing. There is a star in the sky shining brighter tonight thanks to it's beautiful soul
Amanda Rasmussen-Huang 23.05.2011 at 02:52pm
What a tragic loss of an inspirational athlete. Sincere condolences to Xavier's family and friends. RIP.
Lesley Butterworth 23.05.2011 at 02:39pm
Well miss your exciting style riding. RIP
Francois C. 23.05.2011 at 02:28pm
RIP.
Christina Van Demere 23.05.2011 at 02:26pm
He stepped up and spoke. F$%@ the Omerta. He saw what was wrong and said no. A giant of a man. ALL professional cyclists take note. Ride clean or not at all. RIP Xavier. You are a hero.
Simon E 23.05.2011 at 02:04pm
Sad loss of a great role model for the sport. RIP Tondo.
Chris 23.05.2011 at 01:33pm
Heartfelt sorrow on your loss of a decent,kind,brave man. The cycling world is a little poorer today with the lose of a gentleman! R.I.P Xavier Tondo
Dave Sharp 23.05.2011 at 01:32pm
Please accept our sincerest condolences. A sad day for all cycling fans after the loss of a role model and a wonderful athlete. Our thoughts are with you. Dave and Katrina Sharp Brisbane, Australia
Robert Rijnders 23.05.2011 at 01:29pm
Another sad day for cycling. My thoughts are with his family, friends and all the people in his team.
Ryan Macanally 23.05.2011 at 01:28pm
RIP Xavier. A true and Inspirational Champion
Steve Olson 23.05.2011 at 12:54pm
A man of great character and integrity as well as a great rider. This is a huge loss for cycling. Rest in peace, Xavier.
Andy Lulham 23.05.2011 at 12:39pm
So sad - only goes to underline the importance of Doing the Right Thing before it's too late - a Hero in every sense of the word and a great loss to Spanish and World Cycling.
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