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Cofidis have 11 bikes stolen from truck before Tour de France stage two
Cofidis have 11 bikes stolen from truck before Tour de France stage two

Reuters

time06-07-2025

  • Reuters

Cofidis have 11 bikes stolen from truck before Tour de France stage two

July 6 (Reuters) - Team Cofidis had 11 bikes stolen from their truck overnight before the start of the second stage of the Tour de France, the team said on Sunday. The team, based near Lille, were able to find enough bikes to start stage two, a 209.1-km hilly ride from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, but they condemned the burglary. Each bike is estimated by the team to have cost 13,000 euros ($15,311.40). "The door of the workshop truck was forced open, and 11 of our LOOK Cycle bikes were stolen despite the security measures that had been put in place," the team said in a statement. "The Cofidis team strongly condemns this act of incivility and calls on the perpetrators to act with civility and responsibility." The team added that police officers visited the hotel to document the burglary and had begun their investigation. ($1 = 0.8490 euros)

Two teens die in separate Father's Day crashes in KZN
Two teens die in separate Father's Day crashes in KZN

The Herald

time18-06-2025

  • The Herald

Two teens die in separate Father's Day crashes in KZN

Two Pietermaritzburg families are mourning the loss of their teenage sons killed in separate accidents on Father's Day. Online tributes have been pouring in for 16-year-old Maritzburg College pupil Daniel Janneker, who died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday. Janneker, a grade 11 pupil at the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands school, died in a crash on the N3 between Balgowan and Nottingham Road. Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson said advanced life support paramedics were dispatched to the accident scene on the N3 southbound. 'On arrival, it was found that a 16-year-old had no signs of life and was declared deceased on the scene. Another person sustained moderate injuries and was transported to hospital.' Maritzburg College confirmed Janneker's death, saying it was with profound sadness that it shared the heartbreaking news of the youngster's death. 'Daniel was a young man of exceptional character — kind, humble and respected by all who knew him. His warm smile, quick wit and generous spirit brought light and unity to our school community,' it said. 'A proud and passionate member of the College cycling team, Daniel led with heart and inspired with humility. His legacy of integrity, empathy and excellence will live on in the hearts of his peers, educators and teammates. 'Our deepest condolences to Daniel's family, friends and all who are grieving this loss. We stand together in sorrow, but also in gratitude for the time we shared with such a remarkable young man. Rest in peace, Daniel. You will never be forgotten.'

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