Drunk in the bike race: drama with injuries in Schwarzach!

Drunk in the bike race: drama with injuries in Schwarzach!

On July 12, 2025, the Bregenz, Vorarlberg district, a serious incident occurred in a vintage bike race in which several participants were injured. According to [5min.at] (https://www.5min.at/5202507141616/betrunken- Mehrere-wärt-bei-vintage-radrennen/), alcohol was involved in the game in all five cases. The Vorarlberg police pull four of the participants out of circulation.

A tragic accident occurred when a 50-year-old cyclist lost control of his bike in a left-wing curve and crashed into a guiding bake. This man was not wearing a helmet and was heavily alcoholic, as a positive alkomatt test confirmed. Another incident happened after the official race end, as two cyclists of the same age who drove in the same direction, collapsed on a departure. One of the men, 54 years old, suffered serious injuries while both were tested positively for alcohol.

other injuries and distraction as the cause of the accident

In addition, a 48-year-old cyclist fell after being distracted by the action behind him. In this case, too, the Alkomattest was positive. The police warn of the dangers of alcohol consumption when cycling; Even small quantities can affect concentration and reaction. As the [ADAC] (https://www.adac.de/gesundheit/gesund-unterweg/strasse/ alcohol-am-steuer/), a blood alcohol content of 0.2 per thousand can already affect the ability to drive safely.

The consequences of these accidents are not just physical nature. The legal consequences for alcohol violations can be significant. With a blood alcohol content of 1.6 per thousand, cyclists threaten a criminal offense, as it was in the case of the athletes concerned. An increased focus on safety at such events and compliance with alcohol boundaries seem urgently necessary.

Overall, the incidents under the vintage bike races underline the dangers of alcohol in road traffic. With such sporting events in particular, it is important that the participants act responsibly to protect themselves and others. The Vorarlberg police will continue to carry out controls to increase security on the streets.

For the injured cyclists and their relatives, this is a dramatic example of how quickly there can be serious accidents. The combination of racing and alcohol is risky and should be avoided to prevent similar incidents in the future.