Cycling, Colbrelli: ‘I still have a lot to give to my sport’

From our correspondent in Busnago (Monza Brianza) Ciro Scognamiglio

November 15th
– Milan

Sonny Colbrelli, forced to retire after cardiac arrest on 21 March at the Volta Catalunya and the subsequent implantation of a defibrillator, is ready to begin his second life. With tears in his eyes at first, then more relaxed, the 32-year-old from Brescia spoke in front of many people about what awaits him. Confirming what the general manager Milan Erzen told the Gazzetta: a contract still until 2024 with the Bahrain-Victorious team as ambassador and role of link between athletes and staff.

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“After that March 21 at the Tour of Catalonia my life changed – said Colbrelli -. During the days in the hospital I understood that my life would change. It wasn’t easy in those days, but I understood that there is life there’s only one. The bike has given and taken away a lot from me, I’m realistic. I’ve never been a phenomenon, I’ve always put a lot of effort into it. Now I’ve had to stop, but I still consider myself lucky”.

“Few people can talk about my experience, because in most cases you die after a cardiac arrest. Now I have great support from many people, my family helps me a lot and other priorities immediately took over from the bike. I hope to give again much to cycling, starting to play a new role in Bahrain Victorious”.