The first thing you must know about Gino Mäder is that he had unbelievable charisma. He had an air about him that drew everyone in. He had deep, understanding eyes and a rather serious visage mediated by an afro-like shock of curly brown hair that, when I met him for the first time in August of 2021, he had shaved off. The first thing I ever said to Gino Mäder was, “Gino, where’s your hair?” He laughed and said, “I had to do something to help with the heat.”
A beautiful tribute and a reminder of the risks professional cyclists face. I am sorry that it was through his death that I learnt much more about someone who was an exceptional cyclist and human being.
This is a beautiful tribute to a talented cyclist, and an amazing person, written by a thoughtful writer and equally amazing person. Thank you, Kate. Rest in peace Gino.
So beautifully written. As a swiss cyclist it feels as I know him now and pains me at the same time to never having had the chance to meet him. Machs guet Gino!
This is a beautiful tribute to Gino, a talented cyclist and a very special person. Thank you for writing this Kate. Your words help us carry our sorrow a bit more lightly.
A beautiful tribute and a reminder of the risks professional cyclists face. I am sorry that it was through his death that I learnt much more about someone who was an exceptional cyclist and human being.
Thank you so much for writing this, Kate.
Such a beautiful tribute. Spun from the heart. 🙏
This is a beautiful tribute to a talented cyclist, and an amazing person, written by a thoughtful writer and equally amazing person. Thank you, Kate. Rest in peace Gino.
OMG. That was beautiful. Thank you.
Beautiful tribute. A terrible loss.
Lovely tribute Kate. Thanks for sharing your love for him.
So beautifully written. As a swiss cyclist it feels as I know him now and pains me at the same time to never having had the chance to meet him. Machs guet Gino!
Beautiful
Thanks Kate. RIP Gino.
Lovely. He sounds like he was a great human being. Such a profound loss for the cycling community and his friends and family. Thank you for sharing.
Such an elegant recounting. Gino embodied everything that we cherish: love, forthrightness, loyalty
and humor. My heart aches for his family, his teammates and his friends.
RIP my brother.
Nice one, Kate. Pure class - just like Gino.
Profoundly moving, Kate.
This is a beautiful tribute to Gino, a talented cyclist and a very special person. Thank you for writing this Kate. Your words help us carry our sorrow a bit more lightly.
So well-put and deeply moving.