A man was arrested in Italy for firing shots at SC Padovani Polo Cherry Bank cyclists.
Shock and fear in Italy, where an individual was arrested by the police for having opened fire on the peloton of a cycling team then training in the Adige valley last weekend.
The SC Padovani Polo Cherry Bank team, which plays in the third division at the UCI level, was shot by a 25-year-old man who was traveling in a car at the time. The crazy motorist was apprehended three days later, justifying his action with a “ widespread hatred towards cyclists » and the obligation to have to regularly overtake them on the road.
“ We are relieved that all the young people are safe after what happened this SaturdayDixito Galdino Peruzzo, club resident. This is a terrible event which we hope will never happen again: the road is the training ground for our young people and, as a structure, we have taken all the necessary measures so that they can ride in complete safety. Unfortunately, faced with the madness of some people, we really can’t do anything… »
The Italian Cycling Federation committed
“ What happened in the Adige valley is not the only episode of aggression by motorists against Padovani athletes, on the sidelines of training in recent weeks. It should be remembered that last September, Marco Palomba was also hit by a driver. It is necessary to educate all those who get behind the wheel to a culture of greater respect », adds the manager.
The SC Padovani Polo Cherry Bank of course filed a complaint. And the Italian Cycling Federation, which has become a civil party in the context of the procedure, to put “ provides the club and cyclists with the necessary legal assistance for future proceedings “.
