A collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian occurred in Solothurn's old town shortly after 7.30 p.m. on Friday, May 4. According to current information from the Solothurn cantonal police, the pedestrian wanted to cross the closed-off race track. At the same time, two participants in the "Chasing Cancellara" racing event were riding racing bikes along the closed-off route. One of them collided with the pedestrian and fell. The 16-year-old was seriously injured in the accident and taken to hospital by ambulance. The 58-year-old pedestrian was also taken to hospital for a check-up. He sustained minor injuries. According to Radio 32, the injured cyclist suffered a traumatic brain injury and is in a coma.

Accident during the Swiss Bike Cup

On Saturday, May 5, a serious accident occurred at the Proffix Swiss Bike Cup during the Bike Days. A participant in the Amateur Masters race at the Proffix Swiss Bike Cup crashed in the forest near Rüttenen. The mountain biker suffered serious injuries in the fall, a self-accident, and was immediately given medical attention and flown to hospital by Rega. On Sunday, the racer succumbed to his injuries and the organizers of the Bike Days had to issue the following statement:

"It is with a heavy heart that we have to make the following announcement: On Saturday, May 5, 2018, at around 11:30 a.m., a racer came to grief in the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup race near a forest path between Rüttenen and Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus. The 38-year-old man from western Switzerland was taking part in the Masters category on his mountain bike. He sustained serious injuries in the accident. He received immediate medical attention and was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter. He succumbed to his injuries there this morning. Today's races will be held in consultation with the family. There will be no award ceremonies for the adult categories. There will be a minute's silence in memory of the deceased before the start of the adults at 3.30 pm."

The Ride editorial team extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased mountain biker. The Ride editorial team wishes the injured road cyclist a speedy and speedy recovery.