Litscher's seat complaints are not a recent problem. The abscess developed in the winter of 2012 and was already causing him problems that same season. Litscher rode in pain until the summer before he capitulated. His attempts to get rid of the troublemaker over the winter did not really bear fruit and so the abscess made itself felt again this spring. Litscher nevertheless achieved some top results, such as fourth place at the World Cup in Nove Mesto.

Breaking off a successful racing season is not in the spirit of a racer. Litscher contests race after race with considerable pain in his buttocks. Even a self-adjusted saddle, which was supposed to take the pressure off the affected area, only causes more problems.

The problematic abscess will be surgically removed on August 20. According to the prognosis, the young mountain bike pro will then be banned from riding for two months. For the 2014 season, Thomas Litscher should be back at the start line without restrictions and at his old strength.