On June 24, there was bad news again in the cycling circle, and the well-known Internet celebrity "Crazy Brother" was unfortunately killed on the way to Lhasa.
This young man, who once infected countless fans with his blood and passion, is now forever frozen on the road of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Wu Laoyan, a friend who traveled with "Crazy Brother", revealed part of the truth of the accident, but these details raised more questions, is there a deeper reason behind a seemingly simple unilateral accident?
As we mourn the deceased, we also wonder if we are really prepared for the thrill and challenge.
Youth is priceless, and it goes straight to Lhasa
"Youth is priceless, go straight to Lhasa", this sentence is the copywriting of the last video of the madman, but now it has become a footnote to his life, on that sunny morning, the madman rode his beloved motorcycle, and embarked on a journey to Tibet with great longing.
Brother Madman, whose real name is Yan Qing, is a young internet celebrity blogger who was a football fan and passionate about cheering on the Chinese Dragons before he became a cycling enthusiast.
The turning point in his life came suddenly and naturally, and on May 27, Madman bought his first motorcycle, and from that moment on, a whole new world unfolded before him.
The roar of motorcycles has become a new melody in Maniac's life, and he has started to share his riding experience on social platforms, from city shorts to suburban trails, and every ride excites him.
Fans were also infected by his enthusiasm and cheered for him in the comment area, Brother Madman's riding video was full of youthful vitality, and his smile infected everyone who watched the video.
However, for Madman, these short rides soon failed to satisfy his thirst for freedom and adventure, and he began to plan an even bigger adventure – a ride to Tibet.
For this trip to Tibet, the madman made full preparations, he purchased professional riding equipment, studied the road map, and even contacted some experienced riding friends.
In the days before departure, his social platform was full of expectations for this trip, "Youth has no price, 703 goes directly to Lhasa", this sentence became the declaration of his trip.
On the day of departure, the madman put on a full set of riding gear and looked like a real adventurer, his motorcycle was well kept, as if he was also looking forward to this long journey.
With the beginning of the journey, Brother Madman's social platform constantly updated his riding status, from the plains to the plateau, from the bustling city to the inaccessible wilderness, Brother Madman's camera recorded the scenery and his mood along the way.
However, as the altitude increases, so does the challenge, and in one video, his face is full of exhaustion, but his eyes remain determined.
Arriving at a certain point at an altitude of 4,385 meters, Madman updated his dynamics again, and the dashboard of his motorcycle showed that the speed of the vehicle was 104 kilometers per hour.
This speed may not be a big deal in the plains, but in the plateau area, it is a surprising number, and the madman seems to be immersed in the thrill of speed, forgetting the dangers of driving on the plateau.
Shortly after this news was released, the madman came up with an eye-popping plan to ride 1,000 kilometers in one day, which caused quite a stir in the cycling circle.
However, fate often plays a joke when people are at their most high-spirited, and tragedy strikes shortly after the madman leaves Lhasa.
According to the description of his friend "Wu Lao Yin", the madman suffered a serious head injury in a unilateral accident, and although he was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment as soon as possible, he finally left the world he loved deeply.
After the news broke, the entire network fell into grief, and fans left messages under the last news of Brother Crazy, expressing their reluctance and condolences.
The departure of Brother Crazy is not only the loss of a young life, but also a wake-up call for all young people who love adventure.
The unexpected befell you
While the madman is full of ambition to sail to Lhasa, fate has prepared a cruel end for him, just one step away from the destination, an unexpected unilateral accident completely rewrites the ending of this youthful adventure.
According to the description of his friend Wu Laoyin, the madman suddenly lost control while driving at high speed, and the motorcycle fell sideways on the road after losing its balance.
At that time, due to the helmet safety rope was not fastened, he suffered a serious head injury in the accident, and in this way, a journey that should have been full of hope turned into endless regret in an instant.
Riding on the plateau is a great deal of risk, as all experienced riders know, but for a novice like Madman, the danger is often hidden inadvertently.
One can't help but wonder if the madman really didn't tie his helmet rope at the time, and if his more experienced companions had warned of the safety hazards earlier, would this tragedy have been avoided?
However, it is not difficult for us to find that there is a deeper reason why the madman brother had such an accident.
He was already exhausted by long-term high-intensity riding, and the lack of oxygen in the highland area, even a small negligence was enough to cause a fatal accident.
The environment of the plateau tests the critical point of every adventurer, and the madman brother has undoubtedly touched that fatal bottom line.
This heart-wrenching lesson should not belong to the madman alone. It deserves to be reflected on and alerted by every young person who is eager for adventure.
There are many doubts
As the news of the accidental death of the madman spread, a series of questions began to spread on the Internet.
In fact, in the video before the accident, some attentive netizens found that he seemed to have symptoms of altitude sickness.
The tired look and slightly strained breathing all hinted that his body might have reached its limit, and if he continued to drive at high speed in such a situation, was it the main cause of the accident?
What's even more puzzling is why the madman didn't fasten the helmet safety rope when the accident happened? As an influencer who often emphasizes safety, such an oversight seems a bit unusual.
Some speculate that the long ride may have made him let his guard down, while others believe that it may have been a misjudgment caused by the lack of oxygen at the plateau.
In this tragedy, is it the individual's adventurous spirit or the pressure of social media that pushes him to his limits, and should we re-examine the impact of influencer culture on young people? In the pursuit of excitement and traffic, how can we ensure that life safety is not neglected?
Alarm bells rang for a long time
The death of the madman brother is like a heavy alarm bell, which has caused a strong response in the whole society.
Many veteran riders began to share their experiences, emphasizing the dos and don'ts of highland riding.
They pointed out that at high altitudes, it is necessary not only to pay attention to road conditions and weather changes, but also to pay attention to their own physical condition at all times.
The story of the madman brother is like a mirror, reflecting the many problems that exist in our society.
In the age of the Internet, how should we correctly view and use influence? The reflection brought about by this tragedy may have only just begun.
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