Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi killed in crash at Vermont Overland gravel race

• 33-year-old dies after crash at high speed on Saturday
• Kangangi was committed to growing cycling in Kenya

Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi died in a crash on Saturday while competing in a gravel race in Vermont. The 33-year-old was riding at high speed in the Vermont Overland race when he crashed.

Sule is our captain, friend, brother. He is also a father, husband and son. Gaping holes are left when giant's fall. Sule was a giant," his Team Amani posted on social media. Instead of leading us at the front of the pack, he will now lead us as our guiding pole star as we press forward in the realization of his dream."