Damien Girard

Damien Girard, a French former professional road cyclist, has died at the age of 24, according to French news outlet 20 Minutes. The death of the young rider, who competed at professional level before stepping away from the sport, has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the cycling community. The cause of death has not been made public.

Damien Girard, a 24-year-old cyclist from Nice who won the best climber classification at the 2025 CIC Tour de La Provence, has died, according to La Provence. The young rider's death at such an early age has drawn attention in the French cycling community, which remembers him as a promising climber from the Nice region.