Tragic. The gladiators make their own choice to take up the challenge and enter the arena, some sadly meet with misfortune never to return, there but for the grace of our God go us all.

Know them or not, we all, every one of us, who love the sport, share and suffer the pain and feel deeply for every one of them and for their families, loved ones and close friends.

Fine and brave young men and some not so young will always be there to take up the challenge of the worlds greatest road race circuit.

R.I.P