Omega Pharma-Lotto mechanic Freddy Heydens has died unexpectedly, the team has announced. The 68-year-old Belgian was at work in the team’s Service Course in Waregem, Belgium, when he suddenly collapsed; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Riders, colleagues and sponsors of the Omega Pharma-Lotto team are naturally devastated by this loss and offer their deepest sympathies to his wife, family and friends,” reads the statement from the team’s general manager Geert Coeman.
Everyone at Velonation would also like to express their deepest sympathy to his family and friends.