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Belgian dies on holiday in Senegal
Frank Vandenbroucke has died while on holiday in Senegal. Reports in Belgium said that the 34-year-old Belgian cyclist was found dead in his hotel room and that early reports indicate that he died of a blood clot.
Vandenbroucke was out of contract after leaving Cinelli-Down Under but was looking for a team in 2010 just a few weeks ago.
He turned pro in 1994 with Lotto and won an epic Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 1999, along with two stages in the Vuelta that year.
However his career was not without controversy. He was questioned by police for drink driving and possession of doping products and despite numerous comebacks he never reached the heights of 1999.
Cyclingnews would like to offer its condolences to his family and friends.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/vandenbroucke-dies
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cycling-fraternity-reacts-to-vandenbroucke-passing