Only very few details of the tragedy are known as yet, but the statement from Canyon Managing Director Roman Arnold has been released: "I am deeply shocked to inform you that our long-time friend and colleague Florian Goral died yesterday as a result of blood poisoning. The shock and sadness of this unimaginable human loss affects not only me, but many other employees. Like Florian's relatives, I would like to express my deepest condolences to all of you who knew Florian and worked with him. I learned to appreciate Florian as a 100% honest and reliable employee. Florian was very curious, open and flexible. He was a go-getter and, despite his young age, highly responsible. Florian built up the Enduro Team for Canyon very successfully and as Senior Pro Sport Manager MTB he traveled all over the world with the athletes for Canyon. Florian was always 100% committed to Canyon in heart and soul. The sport and Canyon were his life! I am very grateful to Florian for everything he did for us. As a person and colleague, I will miss him deeply and am incredibly sad about his sudden death. Florian leaves a deep void as an employee, but much, much more as a friend and inspiration. I wish us all, as well as Florian's family and friends, much strength for the difficult time ahead."