Peloton rouwt om overlijden Ineos-ploegleider Nicolas Portal

• INEOS Grenadiers

My thoughts are with Nico’s wife and children tonight. He was the kindest, happiest guy I knew and always lived life to the fullest. Rest In Peace Nico pic.twitter.com/vfYF9slMQ3

— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) March 3, 2020

I never met someone Nico didn’t have time for. I never met someone who didn’t think the world of Nico. He was a true inspiration. His energy, his humility & his passion for life shone so brightly. Nico Portal, it was an honour to work with you. We will all miss you immensely.

— Tao Geoghegan Hart (@taogeoghegan) March 3, 2020

I don’t want to believe it. Always smiling, always fit, always full of energy. Life is not fair. My thoughts are with His family and friends. RIP Nico 💔 https://t.co/uJwjZ0UQZk

— Michał Kwiatkowski (@kwiato) March 3, 2020

Words can’t describe this... My thoughts are with his family and friends. Life is so unfair 😢❤️🙏🏻 https://t.co/ggkmsxiBG4

— Dylan van Baarle (@DylanvanBaarle) March 3, 2020

Sad news. You were a really good person. RIP https://t.co/ajTsXiBtcV

— Elia Viviani (@eliaviviani) March 3, 2020

De vriendelijke en benaderbare Nicolas Portal, in de Tour al-tijd aan te schieten om de verrichtingen van zijn Team Sky en INEOS van commentaar te voorzien, switchend van het Frans via het Engels naar het Spaans, is overleden op 40-jarige leeftijd aan hartfalen. Walgelijk nieuws. https://t.co/avPszrsfx5

— Dennis Boxhoorn (@dennisboxhoorn) March 3, 2020

It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved team mate, colleague and friend Nico Portal who died suddenly this afternoon at his home in Andorra.

— Team INEOS (@TeamINEOS) March 3, 2020

Tuvimos el privilegio de contar contigo durante cuatro años y admiramos tu trabajo como director rival, pero por encima de todo, tu carácter afable y trato exquisito. Descansa en paz, querido Nicolas Portal. Un fuerte abrazo para tu familia, amigos y para todo el @TeamINEOS. pic.twitter.com/UlP2NnNRZ1

— Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) March 3, 2020

Thank you for everything Nico, you'll always be in our hearts❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/hSvIm7Em41

— Leopold König (@LeopoldKonig) March 3, 2020

We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing away of Nicolas Portal, who played a vital role in numerous Tours in the last few years. The organisers of the Tour de France offer their sincerest condolences to Nicolas’ family and friends as well as @TeamINEOS. pic.twitter.com/vqW2NTdZ9G

— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) March 3, 2020