Nearly 1,500 people took part in a bicycle tour in Zurich on Sunday in memory of Muriel Furrer, the Zurich resident who died Friday at the age of 18 during a fall in the junior race at the Worlds. A popular race was canceled at the same time.
Some 1,500 cyclists gathered in Zurich in memory of Muriel Furrer.
Memorial for Muriel Furrer near the Wasserkirche church in Zurich.
1,500 cyclists gathered in memory of Muriel Furrer in Zurich – Gallery
Some 1,500 cyclists gathered in Zurich in memory of Muriel Furrer.
Memorial for Muriel Furrer near the Wasserkirche church in Zurich.
Participants in the memorial tour gathered around 7:00 a.m. at Sechseläuten Square, in a collected atmosphere, noted a journalist from Keystone-ATS. Some had tears in their eyes, others comforted themselves with a hug.
Among those present were David Lappartient, president of the International Federation (UCI) and candidate for IOC presidency, as well as Swiss professional runners.
After a minute of silence, the cyclists paraded along the World Championships route, first through the city center. Only the rolling of the pedals was audible.
A place of contemplation was set up near the Wasserkirche church in Zurich, where wreaths, flowers and a photo of the deceased were placed. The popular race which was to take place this Sunday was canceled and replaced by this “Memorial Ride”.
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