Sporza told the media yesterday “It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our new riders for 2025”, writes Basso Team Flanders on Instagram.
18-year-old Miel Dekien, who was supposed to make his debut in the U23 category in 2025, died in “a tragic traffic accident”. Not during training on the bike, but as a passenger in a car accident in Beerst near Diksmuide. A car with three youngsters, including Dekien, went through the fence of a meadow on Friday evening and ended up in a farmer’s pond. Two 18-year-olds were killed. Dekien, the second-year junior of Air College Oostende, who came 4th in the GP Bob Jungels this season, had successfully made the switch from cyclo-cross to road cycling. In September, he had only signed a contract with Basso Team Flanders. “You will always be in our hearts Miel, we will never forget you and are grateful for the many beautiful moments together”, his current team says. “You were and will always be a fantastic guy to us.” “Deepest condolences to parents, family, friends and everyone who was dear to Miel. Words fail me … (9th Nov 2024)
