Young Dutch cyclist dies

13 year-old Dutch cyclist Ron Gerritse has died after being hit by a car during training on Wednesday, May 11. Gerritse was riding with a few of his JVR De Batauwers clubmates on his new bike when the accident happened. He was taken to hospital in Utrecht in a critical condition, but died during the night.

Gerritse rode in Category 1 and had a number of friends among other young cyclists. His parents, Henk and Midia, have been very active within the organisation of De Batauwers.

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