GPS tracking is talked of as the one thing that could've been the most helpful in the help of Muriel Furrer, who passed away this past week at the Zurich World Championships. The investigation into the crash is not yet complete, but the event's organizers are also critical of the UCI for not making such device mandatory for all riders racing.
Olivier Senn, part of the race's organization, has talked to Blick regarding the incident that has left a dark note on the week's racing: “Thousands of male and female riders took that descent without falling. There was only one fall, unfortunately with a tragic outcome. If the investigation by the authorities shows that we are responsible, we will take that responsibility".
It is reported by the Swiss newspaper at this time that Furrer, who crashed into a wooded area during the race, was only found around 1:30 hours after the crash occurred, and subsequently only flown to the hospital with a head injury around another hour later. Disaster struck the women's junior road race event as she later passed away from the injuries sustained. Several possible solutions have recently been talked of and proposed, but one is clearly the most prominent amongst them:
“But the UCI has not imposed any conditions regarding GPS tracking. It is the UCI that makes the rules. We have already let them know that we need to have a good talk about this," Senn continued." I hope that this will change something in cycling. Too many riders have already died.”
🇨🇭Swiss authorities confirm crash site of Muriel Furrer. "The rider fell near Küsnacht, during a descent from the hamlet of Schmalzgrueb in a gentle left bend." Blick media believes the crash occurred at 11:03 and that Furrer was found after the race ended (12:33) 📸 UCI
