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RIP Carla Swart and Lewis Balyckyi


I've just heard the news that Carla Swart, the 23 year-old South African-born, USA-based rider who signed for HTC-Highroad for 2011, died today in a training accident. Early reports indicate she was hit by a truck while training in the Vrystaat province.

This comes on top of news that 18 year old British Cycling Talent Team rider Lewis Balyckyi was killed while out training on Tuesday.

All my thoughts are with Carla and Lewis' families and friends - every cycling death is a horrible thing. Apologies for the lack of coherence - I can't find words to describe this adequately. Stay safe out there, all of you.