The Trentino cyclist had cancer: among his most prestigious achievements was a stage of Paris-Nice in 1996

Stefano Casagranda, 52, a professional cyclist from 1996 to 2004, has died after a long illness. Born in Borgo Valsugana (Trentino) in 1973, he competed for MG Boys, Riso Scotti, Amica Chips, Alessio, and Saeco, achieving prestigious victories such as stages in Paris-Nice in 1996, the Giro del Trentino in 1998 on his home roads, one in the Vuelta Castilla y Leon in 2000, one in the Tour of Denmark in 2001, and one in the Regio Tour in 2002.

He had also spoken openly about his battle with the disease in a video shot with Lello Ferrara. Just a few days ago, friends and former teammates, including Fabio Baldato (current sports director of Tadej Pogacar), Gibo Simoni, Giorgio Furlan, Andrea Ferrigato, Daniel Oss, Francesco Moser, and Giulio Pellizzari, his daughter’s partner, went to his home to say goodbye, share some memories, and show their support for the 52-year-old. The Veloce Club Borgo A.S.D. bids him farewell on social media: “Thank you for everything, Champion, it has been an honor to have you as our president.”