Successful train bike team: after bike accident in Mallorca: a selfie of relief

A selfie with a thumb raised, a first discharge from the hospital: After the serious accident of the German railway bike team in Mallorca, the first positive messages arrived. All six cyclists do not float in mortal danger, with a serious injured athlete, the German Association German Cycling is considering moving to Germany for better care.

“Thanks for all the dear news and recovery requests! I can give the current situation for my part,” wrote Louis Gentzik on Instagram. The 18-year-old suffered a hairline tear in the shoulder and a slight concussion on Monday, when the group was driven from behind by an 89-year-old driver. Gentzik is to be released on Thursday at the latest.

Bruno Kessler is no longer in the hospital. The Leipziger did not suffer any broken bones, he was cared for with deep grazes and he was able to return to the team hotel. Athletes and trainers are still taken away by the events, national coach Lucas Schadlich was not available for an opinion.

The sympathy and concern were also great at home. “We all hope that the boys can get back on their feet and continue to do sports. That shouldn’t have any consequences for their careers,” said ex-professional Jens Voigt of the German Press Agency. The 53-year-old flies to Mallorca on Wednesday to ride a bike there.

“Unfortunately, there is no patent solution to avoid such accidents,” said Voigt. He generally advocated that cyclists and drivers should take more consideration of each other in road traffic. In addition, it should always be driven with taillight, and reflective clothing also helps.

Geschke: “And then just hope”

Simon Geschke also noticed the same on the DPA request. “Many drive with taillight, that makes a difference. Higher clothing would also be a way,” said the 38-year-old and added: “And then just hope the best.”

The risk of accidents is a constant companion of cyclists. “100 percent safe is not possible,” said Geschke. He was often on the road in training and automatically driven on quieter streets. “If you are familiar with it, it works. So I had little dangerous situations,” said the Berlin native. However, he repeatedly stated: “Motorists became more aggressive or pushing more when you were traveling in the group because you simply take more space. Unfortunately, there are negative examples everywhere.”

Four occupation open for EM

Gentzik wrote in his Instagram story, which shows him in the clinic with the thumb raised: “Take the whole thing with you that next time you are careful and considerate with each other, if you are on the road in road traffic. “

The national team was in Mallorca to prepare for the European railway bike from 12 to February 12th in Heusden-Zolder, Belgian. Anyone who drives the title fights in the four is completely open. The Leipzig Felix Groß is also in the camp, but was initially not on the road with the group on Monday and later reached the scene of the accident. In addition to Tim Torn Teutenberg and Roger Kluge, large belong to the four. Kessler could also be an option depending on the healing process.