Killips, who rides for the Amy D Foundation in memory of American cyclist Amy Dombroski, said in a statement posted to social media that she had received an outpouring of support from those within and outside the cycling community.
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"After a week of nonsense on the internet I'm especially thankful to everyone in the peloton and sport who continue to affirm that twitter is not real life," Killips said in the post. "I love my peers and competitors and am grateful for every opportunity I get to learn and grow as a person and athlete on course together."
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