By: Jeremy Liu

Magnus White, a 17-year old on the U.S. national cycling team, was killed after being hit by a car on Saturday, July 28, while biking on a highway in Boulder, Colorado. White had been preparing to head to Glasgow, Scotland, to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships.

“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of our beloved son, Magnus White,” his parents Michael and Jill White said in a statement released two days after his death. “Magnus was dedicated to his family and friends and loved to surround them with laughter. He had an amazing smile that always lit up the room, bringing joy to those around him” (NPR, 2023).

White started cycling when he was only two years old, and racing at an age of eight, training with Boulder Junior Cycling.

A family friend has set up a GoFundMe to support the family, USA Cycling confirms.

“Magnus was taken from us while doing what he loved most, riding his bike,” writes Christine Lipson, the fundraiser’s organizer, whose son was a close friend and teammate of White’s.

“He began cycling when he was eight and quickly rose through the cycling ranks. Magnus’s journey in cycling was driven by a tireless work ethic and a deep desire to achieve his personal best. He was proud to represent his community and country around the world” (NPR, 2023).

USA Cycling said that White was a rising star in cycling and ‘his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community.’

“We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement continued. “We ride for Magnus” (NPR, 2023).

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