Rising US cycling star Magnus White killed during training ride at 17

• Teenager was to compete at junior world championships
• Cyclist was killed during practice ride near Colorado home

Seventeen-year-old American cyclist Magnus White, who was scheduled to race at the upcoming world championships in Scotland, was killed Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle on a training ride near his home in Boulder, Colorado.

He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community," USA Cycling said in a statement released on Sunday. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time."