So there isn't may people in the MTB world have haven't at some point met Marcel Smycka.

The Flying Slovak

The ultimate adrenalin Junkie

Whether it be Llandegla, Dyfi, Revolution, or on the side rubbing shoulders with the big boys of Red bull Hardline.

The guy spends literally his life on two wheels.

Sunday a simple weekly trip to Revolution bike park had very nearly catastrophic consequences.

We all know our hobby is a dangerous one and the risks are there for all to see but how a simple crash can cause such damage.

Marcel was home with his wonderful family when he suddenly lost consciousness and also stopped breathing.

His extremely brave better half Hana affectively without knowing at the time saved his life as he was drowning on his own internal bleeding.

By the time he was taken to hospital it was found out that his injuries were extremely serious.

A broken wrist which was kind of insignificant compared to the internal bleeding.

He has now had to have emergency surgery to remove his spleen and a kidney and they were unsaveable.

Thankfully Marcel is awake now and starting his road to recovery but this is now where the other part to his fight starts.

As all of his friends know he is self employed and potentially that means there may not be much financial support from the UK government.

He has shared that many experiences with that many people who share his passion for riding I would like to raise some money to help him and his family navigate this very difficult time.

Even if it eases the pressure for the first month so he can come to terms with his injuries without the financial stresses of his rehabilitation.

Thanks you so much.