Leatt partners with Crankworx World Tour as Official Protection Partner

Leatt partners with Crankworx World Tour as Official Protection Partner

Orthopedic Surgeon and Leatt pro rider Dr Euan Speirits joins Crankworx as “by riders, for riders” medical consultant

 What do you get when you combine a pro rider and an orthopedic surgeon? A unique combination that, when combined with innovative ideas and a passion for sport, has the potential to change the game at its core. Add the biggest MTB world tour and a scientific orientated brand to the mix and you get something can really impact safety at events and rider protection awareness. Leatt sponsored rider, Tomas Lemoine is one athlete who’s been working with Dr. Speirits consistently at Crankworx events the past two years.

Watch this:

Crankworx special Mini-series on trail safety featuring Dr Euan and elite DH racer George Brannigan, from the Propain Factory Racing Team.

https://youtu.be/ewQy7m4lPJg 

Dr Euan Speirits is a strong advocate and believer in the Leatt neck brace. His medical background gives him a solid position on its function, safety and importance for rider safety. Meanwhile, since 2019, Crankworx has been working with Dr. Euan Speirits (@actionsportsmedical), harnessing his experience, enthusiasm, and expertise to develop new medical initiatives to support riders.

“I actually started off with Crankworx as an athlete believe it or not! Whilst competing and talking with riders, it became clear that everyone is taking their professional health and wellbeing far more seriously these days which is a fantastic advancement for the sport. Your average rider is more clued up on the risks of concussion and repeated injuries now. After a lot of time asking riders exactly what they would want, the lovely folks at Crankworx took a leap and helped me set up a role as the gravity industry’s first dedicated athlete physician at Crankworx Whistler in 2019.” – Dr Euan Speirits

Support from Leatt will allow him to take his involvement with Crankworx and its athletes to the next level.

“I’ll be looking to solidify the work I started…giving riders true continuity of care at all events throughout the year. This allows us to really make significant inroads and learn from more than just a snapshot of one or two events. We’ll be looking at everything about riders’ wellbeing so they can compete safely and truly push the limits of the sport. I’m hoping this trajectory continues and we see gravity riders getting the care levels found elsewhere in the cycling industry. It’s a natural progression and I believe we’ll get there eventually.” – Dr Euan Speirits