‘A true friend to so many’: Tributes flow for Jonathan Cantwell

It’s been a day of mourning for the cycling community after yesterday’s tragic news of Jonathan Cantwell’s passing. There’s been a collective outpouring of grief from friends, fellow racers, members of the media, and colleagues alike, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to a loveable larrikin and fearsome competitor.

In the wake of Cantwell’s death, a GoFundMe account has been created to help support the 36-year-old’s family. At the time of writing that fund has raised more than $6,000 in just a few hours. Its creators hope to raise $50,000 to help “secure some financial stability to his kids during this period of adaptation and mourning.”

In addition, a tribute ride has been organised in Melbourne for this Saturday morning, starting at the SwiftCarbon shop in St. Kilda:

The team at CyclingTips would like to join the many voices below in offering their heartfelt condolences to Jonathan’s family, friends and colleagues.

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