Belgian cyclist, Bjorg Lambrecht dies at age 22 after a crash during cycling tour


Bjorg Lambrecht, the 22-year old Belgian cyclist, died after a crash during the stage 3 of the ongoing cycle race, Tour de Pologne on 5th August 2019.

According to the sources, the Lotto-Soudal rider, Bjorg Lambrecht crashed around 60 miles before the finishing line of the Monday’s stage i.e., Chorzow to Zabrze in Poland.



Following the unfortunate crash, the renowned Belgian Cyclist was taken to the hospital by helicopter. However, Bjorg died of his injuries during the operation.

Lotto-Soudal team-mates of Bjorg Lambrecht confirmed his death & tweeted that Bjorg’s death is the biggest tragedy possible that could happen to his family, friends & team-mates.

The Tour de Pologne further declared Bjorg Lambrecht death as an unexplainable mishap on the Monday’s stage of the cycle tour. The organizers conveyed their heartfelt condolences to Bjorg’s family, friends, team & the entire cycling community.

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