Rider down: Matti Lehikoinen

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Big healing vibes out to Matti Lehikoinen who crashed heavily at the Nordic Champs in Sweden at the weekend.

Poor Matti has had more than his fair share of injuries over the years, we really hope he makes a speedy and full recovery from this one.

Here’s the official word:

It’s with great sadness to let you know that Team ChainReactionCycles.com/Nukeproof rider Matti Lehikoinen was involved in a serious crash while racing at the Nordic Downhill Championships in Kungsberget-Sweden over the weekend.

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Full details of the incident are as yet unclear, but the crash happened during the finals of the event in which local rider Robin Wallner and Matti were battling it out for the win. Robin wrote on his blog: “As I was about to exit the woods I saw Matti on the ground next to the track.”

We’re glad to say that although Matti has undergone two brain scans already, doctors have confirmed that no brain damage has been done and he’s currently in a stable condition in hospital. We spoke to Matti’s partner, Anna, who told us, “Matti’s jaw, cheekbone, teeth and nose are pretty badly damaged, and he will have surgery on Wednesday.”

We will keep you informed as to the latest on Matti’s condition. Everyone at CRC, the team and sponsors which him a fast recovery. Post your messages of support on the Team Facebook page now.

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38 Responses to “Rider down: Matti Lehikoinen”

  1. Awww whatttt? Matti, stay on your bike for more than five minutes dude, you’re the best.

  2. Holy mother of god, hope he’s OK. Given that he must have been wearing a full face helmet one can only wonder just how hard he must have gone down to still get facial injuries. I guess he must have demolished the front part of his lid?

  3. not again! Poor fucker.

  4. get well soon matti

  5. Rest well and heal quick Matti.

  6. He should take up Chess. Poor blighter.

  7. Fucking hell. Get well soon.

  8. heal up soon Matti

  9. get well soon matti

  10. Back off Matti somebody is trying to tell ya something!

  11. Damn Matti….Amazing rider when he keeps it upright. Gotta be hard to keep coming back after all his injuries. Wishing a speedy recovery!

  12. Hoping for a speedy recovery for him :)

  13. massive respect for coming back from all these injuries. I think I would be riding steady XC now if id had this many!

  14. get well soon matti

  15. jeez, the poor guy can’t catch a break… heal up soon matti!

  16. Get well soon. Met him at moelfre this year. Genuinely a really top bloke. And an even better rider.

  17. Sending you so so much love matti. Awesome person and rider. Hope to see u back in Wales real soon. Cariad xxxx

  18. hearing a rider down absolutely sucks. heal up well, matti.

  19. Man that dude has the worst luck ever. Get well soon buddy.

  20. geeza has the shittest of luck, get well soon matti

  21. damn, if Matti didn’t have shit luck he’d have no luck at all. One of my fave all time riders. Get well soon

  22. heal up..your an inspiration to all those who go down hard

  23. I’m gutted to hear this. Healing vibes x 2.

  24. Gutted. He was def starting to get his confidence up, he’s recovered before, he’ll recover again i’m sure!

    Get well soon

  25. shit matti, wish you a full and speedy recover! your a great inspiration to injured riders after coming back so many times! look forward to seeing you back at the world cups next year!

  26. thats shit, get well soon bro

  27. get well soon man, probably the most inspirational rider at the world cups for me now that Fabian is gone. so much commitment and professionalism even under the hardest circumstances.

  28. God that tears me up. He can’t go a year without a serious injury! I was yelling at the computer screen during his run at Val di sole this year cause i was so excited to see him back up to pace. Gave me such a good feeling to see him ride the way he did at that race. I just winced when I saw that he was hurt again. Really hope its not to serious and he continues to keep the ball rolling and ride like he did at the WC finals.

  29. I hope beyond hope that he hangs the lid up after this one. I know that might sound a bit lame but he really has punished his body so so bad. He is a legend for carrying on after his previous injuries but jeez surely this time call it a day and save yourself and everyone else the suffering! get well soon

  30. gutted for you brother, heal upx

  31. Sending you belong thoughts Matti. Feel well soon.

  32. Oops “healing” thoughts. Damn that auto correct spellchecker! Get well soon.

  33. Here’s wishing for a full recovery, all the best

  34. No! Not the prettiest face in Downhill! Break your legs and back all you want. But take it easy on the grill. I love the “Hidden due to low comment rating.” Each one is like a little present. I click them, read them, and then give them a thumbs up.

  35. Any new news?

  36. All the best matti, you’ll be back kickin ass in no time!

  37. Good luck with the healing Matti – I don’t doubt you’ll be back on the bike!

  38. is he concious??

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