Franz Grossmann Recovery Fund

 From what I've heard the course was originally on the street next to the stairs and got changed when the riders were about to drop in. They were only told that they have to go over the stairs and duck a little because of a balcony. But they didn't know exactly what it would look like because they never practiced that.

 Fucking wow. I sincerely hope he survives that and rides out of the hospital. And shame on the course designers for this. Absolutely avoidable, and they should be funding all of his medical expenses. I love the Urban Races, but fuck me. You have to take into consideration some kind of precautions when putting them on. DH is dangerous enough, on concrete it's lethal. Shame on you

 I hope the organizers get sued. What a bunch of idiots to design a course like that. Like, how stupid can you be.

 1. I wish the best for a brave and daring Franz in recovering, I respect his daring. I could not do this type of DH and come out unscathed due to its extreme element and not knowing the credentials of the builders .
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2. SO, reading the threads ( and I do love urban DH ) I am left to wonder if many if not all who postulate the sue and blame podium understand that this is very much a rider assumes risk type events. This is easily obvious why these events are not supported or done in the U.S. Lawyers would be lined up along side each feature awaiting their payday off any sponsors back. Blame someone else, make someone else pay. This is why we see these events in second and third world countries.

3. The finger turns back at me every time I ride DH , be it at the Bike Park, the illegalily built DH trail or at the local dumbed down advocated trails. DH is not risk adverse, I have learned that through many medical bills myself. Each repsonsible rider knows what they assume. If not, they should attend Berkely and find comfort in a safe place. Real world , real world rules. Not fair? Yes it is life.

 Dude that section was so freakin stupid. They didn't have any markings for the low overhang, etc. Stupid. I can't believe he's the only one to hit it to tell you the truth. This should have never happened. Makes me mad. I really hope the swelling comes down and he's o.k. but double hits like that... especially coming down on the back of his head are dangerous as hell. Many prayers. Get better man you got a long amazing life ahead of you.

 All the best dude you got this!!!

 I saw the video of the accident on Facebook, it looked brutal, and why has´t the course designer though about the balcony being in the way.
All the best.

 What a retarded course...http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/downhill-mountain-bike-racer-has-serious-accident/85342791/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=page-posts&utm_campaign=biker-suffers

 Its amazing how much misinformation is making it's way around this comment section, and likely elsewhere (facebook, etc). Remy Metailler is trying to jump in and let people know that Franz DID know about the course change, and that it was for safety reasons with the big jumps. Just another example of "fake news", misinformation, and people believing the first thing they read and grabbing their pitchforks...

 Who are the organizers and who designed the course?

 Hopefully this will make it to the home page ASAP.

 Stay strong Franz!!!

 Any news?

 Any news?!