Matti Lehikoinen at La Bresse World Cup DH in La Bresse, France - photo by MTBcut

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Hia16 (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:01)

Get Well Soon MAn!

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connor-rix (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:02)

Good luck man i hope all goes well!

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lukegriffiths (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:11)

Good luck bro, Hope you get back on your steed soon and that you come back strong and become the new world champ or something.Good luck in next season if your ready. JUST DON'T FALL OFF!

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FastDHR (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:17)

Good luck and fast recovery, Matti !!!

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MiloXC3 (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:44)

Wish you a fast recovery even quicker than your primary sponsorship's delivery!

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bikounet (Sep 28, 2011 at 4:54)

I hope to see him back soon on the tracks

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mnorris122 (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:18)

I love his gold 888s

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GordonShread (Sep 28, 2011 at 7:53)

Get well soon Matti! My stepson shattered his face this last January, so I have a pretty good idea what you are going through. Stay possitive man because you'll get fixxed up it just takes time.

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Oscarmonk (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:16)

get wells soon, hope to see you back out riding soon

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dave6797 (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:17)

hope you get through this safe man, hopfully see you in the circuit next year!

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skierdud89 (Sep 28, 2011 at 12:08)

Great rider and a Great picture...

Get well soon Matti!

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ChineseAlan (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:18)

Good Luck Matti, Awsome picture MTBCut and hope you heal up soon. Ride onnn!

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IanHylands Mod Plus (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:34)

News from Team CRC - We’re pleased to bring you some good news on Matti Lehikoinen’s injury following his huge crash at the Nordic Downhill Championships in Kungsberget, Sweden, over the weekend.

Team ChainReactionCycles.com/Nukeproof Manager Nigel Page told us: “Matti had a six hour operation today to fix his jaw and face, so he looks as handsome as ever! The surgeon who operated on Matti explained that everything went well and Matti is doing OK. He has some titanium in his jaw but his teeth were OK so they didn't need fixing. He will have some scarring on his head and lip but nothing too bad.

They've put Matti back to sleep until tomorrow morning and when he wakes up, his mum and Anna - his girlfriend - should be there at his bedside, which will be great for him.”

We’ll keep you updated as to the latest on Matti’s condition. Everyone at CRC, the team and sponsors wish Matti a fast recovery. We really appreciate all the messages of support received so far - if you haven't already, you can post your own message on the Team's Facebook page now.

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rydindirty (Sep 28, 2011 at 20:55)

thanks for the update Ian.

Get well soon Matti.

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obee1 Plus (Sep 28, 2011 at 22:46)

thanks for the report. all the best to matti.
get welll soon matti.

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brit-100 (Sep 28, 2011 at 1:15)

If he didn't have bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. I really hope Matti can come back from this and string together an injury free season to show us all what he can really do.

Just like this: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6358248/

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jblades (Sep 28, 2011 at 7:25)

A few years back I was at the World Cup in Bromont. My friend and I were at the party after all the racing was finished and ended up having beers with Matti. We had some good laughs after Matti started prank calling people who had their bikes for sale on the bulletin board. Hilarious! He has always been one of my favorite riders and I know we're all wishing him to get well soon. Sending you positive vibes from around the world!!

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gavlaa (Sep 28, 2011 at 1:24)

Don't even react to the fools out there- that's what they want in order to give their sad existence some form of purpose. Instead let's wish our fellow rider well on his recovery. Anyone who calls himself a rider knows that being out of action is tough- especially if riding is your job. Hope you get back to blasting some trails soon buddy- all the best.

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name-dropper (Sep 28, 2011 at 17:59)

just got out of the hospital myself today after breaking my nose and most of the bones in my face 2 weekends back after a bad riding accident. luckily my mouth and eyes where relatively unhurt. my remedy cf is toast, but i'm lucky it wasn't worse. hopefully Matti will have a speedy recovery. just part of the responsibility we all take in this sport.

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scottdmr (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:03)

@frdh

They are all idiots. Im with you i read it and its obvious that you didnt mean f*ck MATTI. If you cant read a sentence on a bike forum without perfect punctuation the dont comment or f*ck off you stupid squids.

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ScaryGerry (Sep 28, 2011 at 18:43)

Good job cleaning up in here Ian, some of us forgot what this was all about myself included.

Glad to hear Matti is doing and I am looking forward to seeing you shred as usual next year.

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TheLongMan (Sep 28, 2011 at 1:10)

Cm'on Finnish mate! Faster than Santa Claus on Christmas night! Get better soon!

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stewartluxton (Sep 28, 2011 at 6:00)

Get well soon Matti, everyone who rides knows that the pros take huge risks, and we give you loads of respect! heres to a fast recovery and some gnarly scars!

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primodevil01 (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:55)

hope matti heals well and keeps his spirits up. take all the time in the world to heal mate. But for the love of god get back on your bike again!!!

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TomasK (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:04)

its good to know he is OK after operation... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/News.aspx?NewsID=1891&PartnerID=3601

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dean (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:32)

healing vibes matti, you've got amazing drive and style on a bike. all the best

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true-biker-face (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:02)

Mach Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!!!!!!!!!!!

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karvaperse (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:17)

That guy has had some serious injuries during his career :/ get well soon bro!

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jam1275 (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:38)

get well soon matti! your a brilliant rider and dont deserve this, all respect Wink

hope you recover quickly,
jamie booth

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chochocat (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:01)

the fall on the labresse video of matti was hard too, means this time was harder than in the video,damn, get well soon

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nfa2005 (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:17)

Hope he's not spooked out now. Maybe he will be the new scarface, ready to kill n die for it.

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oreo1700 (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:00)

haha i didnt know so many girls post on pinkbike. FAST RECOVERY TO THE TOPIC AT HAND!!!

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rclark (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:17)

Get better soon Matti! Think positive thoughts about shredding mad gnar next year!!!

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dbodoggle (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:32)

Hope all goes well with surgery! I really like the way the blue is scattered through this whole shot. Great picture

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JordanShabolski (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:40)

Hope you get better soon Matti

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muchentuchen (Sep 28, 2011 at 21:38)

Matti Lehikoinen. We can build him, we have the technology...

Get well soon!

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leeeroooy-jenkins (Sep 28, 2011 at 18:37)

this is the first POD in history where nobody got negative props. get better soon matti

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bobby182 (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:03)

Wish U as fast recovery as your ridding is dude.

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rayy (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:57)

Since Matti crashed in Sweden, I'll take this in swedish:
Fan Matti. Jag tyck synd om du. Krya på dig, VAR STARK!

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Greaseball16 (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:57)

Good luck, Matti! You're one of my fav's!

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sxvr6 (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:16)

get well and soon back on your bike

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rodasrider (Sep 28, 2011 at 12:44)

recover quick Matti !

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islandshredder13 (Sep 29, 2011 at 8:14)

hope you get bettter dude

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islandshredder13 (Sep 29, 2011 at 8:21)

dude hope you get better my legs are smashed up from a crash to Frown

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jiandh (Sep 30, 2011 at 11:24)

Fast rider fast recovery . be strong .good luck Matti

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Jakeetheesnakee (Sep 28, 2011 at 22:04)

just because he's injured, which i feel bad for him, doesn't make this a good pod.

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oscar49 (Sep 28, 2011 at 15:41)

hope you get well soon man!!!

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andrewgrant (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:35)

Heal up soon Matti, hope to see you back up and shreddin' soon!

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will100 (Sep 28, 2011 at 12:29)

get well soon matti matiee

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phonk7 (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:18)

Good luck Matti, get better soon

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Nanonos (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:14)

Amazing photo , good luck Matti .

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thebiggestben (Sep 28, 2011 at 2:20)

rest up bro.. get well soon.

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chuckerjames (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:26)

get better soon and back on ur bike man (;

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JordanShabolski (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:34)

Hater's Just Leave!

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rslaski15 (Sep 28, 2011 at 4:10)

hope 2 see u back on the track soon!

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djbruno (Sep 28, 2011 at 2:44)

omg!!!! get well soon mati!!!

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akapaulie (Sep 28, 2011 at 1:16)

Get well soon buddie. Sick photo too

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Karpiel073 (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:41)

Get well Matti! Give em hell in 2012!

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gasperi (Sep 28, 2011 at 5:20)

get better soon! we all want u to ride again! Smile

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hugslyh (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:10)

sweet photo
and get better soon man!

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bh3x Plus (Sep 28, 2011 at 6:22)

get well and turn back on bike soon bro!!!!

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squarepantscymru (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:10)

Fix up soon Matti; you'll be up and at it before you know it

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Demo4life (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:18)

wish you all the best matt get well show dude

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fattrick (Sep 28, 2011 at 7:04)

WE KNOW YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING. Hope you a fast recovery Matti.

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Wipeout1996 (Sep 28, 2011 at 20:26)

not feelin it..

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Larkey1 (Sep 29, 2011 at 14:21)

The rider is in hospital injured you Jerk.

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Wipeout1996 (Oct 2, 2011 at 20:43)

wtf is wrong with u ? i said not feelin this POD nothing to do with this guy big boy

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luis-beri (Sep 28, 2011 at 2:15)

good choice
get well!

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j-maul (Sep 28, 2011 at 2:10)

Get well soon dude

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special-jake (Sep 28, 2011 at 23:03)

get well soon matti!

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adidasss (Sep 28, 2011 at 0:35)

keep to be strong Matti!

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pokalface (Oct 1, 2011 at 2:50)

simply POD!

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hipster (Sep 28, 2011 at 22:08)

Get well, Matti L.

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JonnyNorthshore (Sep 28, 2011 at 15:43)

Heal fast dude!

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madbike329 (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:17)

get well soon bro Smile

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mikaelpartti (Sep 28, 2011 at 4:58)

is that matti lehikoinen

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dbodoggle (Sep 28, 2011 at 7:11)

good luck.

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jptothetree (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:00)

Best of luck matti!!!!!!

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urbancamel (Sep 28, 2011 at 14:06)

Get well soon Matti.

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christopher-berry (Sep 28, 2011 at 3:03)

get well soon man!

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macstiker (Sep 28, 2011 at 16:26)

Get well soon dude!!

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cretin82 (Sep 28, 2011 at 8:52)

feel better matti

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oldschoolj Plus (Sep 28, 2011 at 18:31)

get well soon Matti!

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islandshredder13 (Sep 28, 2011 at 16:04)

this pod sucks

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Larkey1 (Sep 28, 2011 at 21:36)

The rider is in hospital injured you Jerk.

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Maksimbike (Sep 28, 2011 at 23:02)

there should be more pods of people who recently crashed while maintaining an avarage photo

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islandshredder13 (Sep 29, 2011 at 8:14)

i didnt know

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Larkey1 (Sep 29, 2011 at 14:21)

Look at every other comment? The description? The news article on the main page?

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islandshredder13 (Sep 30, 2011 at 7:50)

i don't read it I just comment and did not say any thing bad about the rider i just dit not like picture. so get off my back!

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Maksimbike (Sep 30, 2011 at 13:00)

some people like to troll and pinkbike is their life

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zona (Sep 30, 2011 at 17:47)

I don't think he's a troll, just really stupid?

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islandshredder13 (Sep 30, 2011 at 18:54)

are you talking about me that lakey1 guy

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Maksimbike (Sep 30, 2011 at 18:56)

larkey.

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zona (Oct 1, 2011 at 12:50)

I would be talking about you. But never mind.

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