07/10/2025
On Tuesday, July 1, we lost an incredibly special person, friend and teammate. Lennie Antonelli brightened every space he inhabited with his smile and enthusiasm. A graduate of Indiana University, Lennie became passionate about bike racing through competing in the Little 500.
He joined Super Squadra Asheville in 2023 and received his category 1 upgrade while racing at Tulsa Tough that same year. Both his Asheville and Austin teammates cheered Lennie on as he raced to a top-10 finish on Crybaby Hill. Lennie went on to compete at the professional national criterium championships, and had won his most recent race alongside his friends and teammates.
Lennie passed away while participating in a Tuesday night group ride in Asheville. A person driving a dump truck crossed the center line and struck Lennie and another rider, Jake Hill, who was also killed.
The Asheville cycling community gathered for a memorial ride in honor of Lennie and Jake, and held a remembrance at Liberty Bikes, where Lennie worked. Donations in Lennie’s name can be made to the Logan Center in South Bend, Indiana.
Lennie embodied the ethos of Super Squadra, and his spirit will carry forward in every ride, race and activity we participate in.
We miss you, Lennie.