Mountain bike accident in Freisen: 14-year-old seriously injured!

Mountain bike accident in Freisen: 14-year-old seriously injured!

A tragic incident recently occurred on the “Green Hell MTB” mountain bike route in Freisen. A 14-year-old mountain biker from Altenglan had a serious accident there on Friday at around 5:15 p.m. In a left-hand bend, the teenager lost control of his Pedelec and collided with a tree. The impact was so severe that the boy became unconscious and suffered a traumatic brain injury and several facial fractures, but fortunately no life-threatening injuries. He was immediately flown to a university hospital in a rescue helicopter. There was only minor damage to the Pedelec. The police confirmed that, according to initial findings, there was no foul play Tixio reported.

This accident comes amid a worrying turnaround that is accompanying the boom in mountain biking. Recent studies show that the number of injuries among mountain bikers has risen sharply since 2015. In 2021, over 9,000 mountain bikers had accidents, with 16 people losing their lives. 96% of accidents occur particularly on descents. One study The KFV shows that the majority of accidents are caused by driving errors and unexpected ground conditions. Even though 95% of bikers wear a helmet, safety while riding is still a big issue.

There is great danger in danger

The fate of the 14-year-old mountain biker is reminiscent of another dramatic incident in the Frammersbach Bike Park, where a 14-year-old boy also had a fatal accident. He died as a result of a severe traumatic brain injury after he was found lifeless in a bend despite wearing protective equipment. This incident highlights the importance of safety precautions in mountain biking BR reported.

The growing trend of e-mountain biking brings additional challenges. Not only do e-mountain bikes have more mass to handle, but these more powerful bikes also reach higher speeds, increasing the risks of accidents. The current study even says that the proportion of e-MTB accidents has increased from 1% (2015) to 11% (2020). This makes preventive measures all the more important: tours should be tailored to your own fitness and various safety precautions, such as wearing protective equipment, should become a habit.

Safety measures for bikers

Mountain biking can be an exciting sport, but it also carries risks that should not be underestimated. Here are some safety tips:

• Tourenplanung an die eigene Fitness und Können anpassen.
• Regelmäßige Wartung des Bikes durchführen.
• Immer Schutzausrüstung, wie Helm, Handschuhe und mehr, tragen.
• Die Geschwindigkeit den Gegebenheiten anpassen und aufmerksam fahren.
• Fahrtechnik durch Kurse verbessern.
• Tour Angehörigen mitteilen und Notfallvorsorge treffen.

In view of these accidents, all mountain bikers and e-mountain bikers should be made aware so that they can ride off-road safely and responsibly. Safety and training should come first so that the joy of sport is not spoiled by accidents.