The Road Cycling World Championships in Zurich will continue even though junior racer Muriel Furrer’s condition is still very critical. This was announced by the world association UCI. The decision was taken after consultation and with the approval of the Furrer family.
“The family wants the World Cup to continue as planned. Muriel Furrer’s health status remains very critical. “The UCI, the Swiss Federation and the local organizing committee are deeply concerned,” the statement said.
Frequency of serious falls
The 18-year-old Swiss woman suffered a serious fall in the junior women’s race on Thursday and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. The accident occurred in the woods on the north side loop of Lake Zurich that hosts all the road races. According to the UCI, they are still seeking information on how the fall occurred.
Recently there has been an increase in the number of weight losses in cycling. In July, Norway’s André Drege fell and died while descending the Großglockner during the Tour of Austria. In June 2023, Gino Mäder of Switzerland died from his injuries one day after falling on the Albula Pass. Mäder’s death sparked debate about cycling safety.
