This is my worst fear as a mountain biker. I’m coming off a broken back and I’m so blessed to have healed so quickly and without complication. Nothing but prayers for this man.

@oliverharris9567

Жыл бұрын

Same I had to have a air ambulance come get me snapped all the one side of my ribs and punctured a Lung ! The yeti was ok mind

@alicemayseddon2145

Жыл бұрын

Same

@SavageAudits

Жыл бұрын

Can you bunny/pro hop up a curb? If not, please stay off of the trails.

@lilzen202

Жыл бұрын

then smoke a blunt and relax with the death bike.

@Jonathan_Doe_

Жыл бұрын

You can get airbag vests for motorbikes now, not sure they’d suffer too many false alarms while mountain biking though?

I knew a guy growing up that was also a firefighter and was diving into lake shasta off rocks and hit a rock just below the surface and was paralyzed from the waist down. He survived that and was able to drive a car with paddles on the wheel. Unfortunately he was incredibly depressed because he couldn’t do the things he loved and took his own life driving into a tree on the 101 in Northern California. I pass that tree every day on my way to work and remember him. RIP Danny Cox.

@2552legoboy

Жыл бұрын

I think the depression part scares me more than the changes to ones body. Horrible but always good story to warn jumpers.

@TH3L3G3ND

Жыл бұрын

RIP to him

@morganschiller2288

Жыл бұрын

Ouch! I’m sorry guy. 😞

@Jack-hy1zq

Жыл бұрын

That's very sad. RIP fella

@pozzee2809

7 ай бұрын

RIP

These huge, well trained teams of professionals and volunteers always amaze me. The amount of time they spend practicing within their teams and with other teams must be immense. Really just great examples of good people.

Life is fraught with risk. The trick is to do what you can to mitigate them. I’m a 57-y/o mountain biker. I decided a long time ago that I’m out there to have fun and get exercise, not to prove anything. I don’t do gaps, jumps, or step-ups. I wish this man all the best going forward.

@EdinburghMayhem

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, if I'd broken my neck a few years before, that mountain biking would be my first choice though. I think you need to respect your body and the work of the surgeons who put you together.

@c-record

Жыл бұрын

Same here... I'm a long time cyclist, did road racing and mtb"ing in my younger days but now my off road riding style is "keep both wheels on the ground ", no jumps or any features. Just basic single track and fire roads on a rigid 27.5+ bike is fine by me. These days I see 40~ 50+ guys coming into the bike shop wanting fast e-bikes and full suspension MTB downhill/free-ride bikes which is a bad combination if you ask me. Many are noobs. They are want to do jumps and go fast but it never ends well.

@llamasugar5478

8 ай бұрын

@@junipersnow1 Bleah. 🥱 Why play checkers when there are flow trails and pump tracks?

@BDRioga

7 ай бұрын

I'm only 39 but decided I no longer feel comfortable doing jumps (I still do moderate or small drops). I have a daugther and wife that depend on me.

@chory1827

5 ай бұрын

@@junipersnow1 You can just ride enduro trails which are usually not that fast as downhill tracks where 1 mistake can lead to a disaster.

The POV videos of the mountain bikers are amazing. It's crazy how they navigate the steep, winding trails and then jump for several feet in the air. I like to ride a bike, but no way would I ever try that. For sure, I wouldn't last very long.

I feel so lucky. Iam sitting here watching this video with a chill. I'm in my 5th week of recovery from a gap jump I didn't make that through me over the bars and landed on my head breaking 2 ribs and my neck. Had to have my c2 fixed and I will make a full recovery (I think,) I don't want to quit mountain biking but iam done with jumping and extreme riding. Iam also about your age at 55. Good luck to you and remember your lucky to still be with us.

A big hug for Bruce.

Poor guy I was really hoping for a happy ending. Sorry to hear

imagine the pain the son is going through

they do an amazing job the whole team is incredible i broke a bone in my neck now i’m very careful was told if it happens again you might not walk again great video

I used to be president of the Mountain Biking Club of Cork, MBCC. Saw a few accidents, a few broken bones, but nothing as bad as this. Take care, everybody.

56 years old and sending these huge jumps? Never mind the neck injury 10 years ago.. we all come back. But the problem is that when you get old, you don't come back as easily, or as well.

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

True.

@haxor-lt5pn

Жыл бұрын

tbh i salute him for living his life to the absolute fullest despite getting older, its inspiring.

@georgesealy4706

7 ай бұрын

Right. And quality of life is the most important thing when you are old.

@atticusfinch3931

4 ай бұрын

Oh ya real inspiration, try selfishness at its finest did he think about his family no !

@AM-dk5ym

5 күн бұрын

@@haxor-lt5pn I am sure he'd rather live with full health, well anyone with a sane mind would lol.

What fantastic teamwork and amazing fast care 👏🙏

That's a bleak summary at the end. I slowed down on the bike thing in the last few years, ditched the computer. Now I just cruise around for fun 🚲

I wish him the best.

These kind of injuries are the sum of all fears for me. Just this past Black Friday, 2023 I had a Type 3 Acromioclavicular separation while riding my gravel bike on the Fullerton Loop in CA. I've done it dozens of times and although its geared for an MTB, you can easily clean it on a gravel bike. Everybody was out shopping, so there was no foot traffic on the trail so I actually pedaled into the descent and got up to 27 MPH and snagged a fallen branch with my handlebars, which pinwheeled me straight to the ground. It cracked my helmet, bruised 2 ribs and separated my shoulder. The hit to the head scared me as I knew what 911 was, but my brain couldn't put though into action to dial the emergency. After a few minutes to gather myself, I got on my bike and rode back 8-miles to my car and went straight to the emergency room. After seeing this, however, I consider myself lucky and although I can't wait to start hitting trails again, I have to remind myself that a gravel bike is no Mountain Bike and to be present in the moment and don't ever lose respect for a trail, no matter how easy it is. Be safe you, all!! Ride hard, ride fast, but ride safe!

@justsayin3600

2 ай бұрын

Sounds terrifying, to be alone after a serious injury. I bet your adrenaline, and fear got you back. Glad you're ok.

I wish him the best life he can have, brave man

I'm a 60 year old ex cyclist. After numerous crashes I gave it up. I broke my back in a bad accident but fortunately was not paralyzed. The culture of cycling is that which does not kill you makes you stronger. Actually that is not always true.....but it sounds good on a bumper sticker.

@bogdanvlad9165

Ай бұрын

what kind of cyclist do you feel like the risk is too much even if you are riding careful way within your skill range?

@thesundreamers8423

Ай бұрын

@@bogdanvlad9165 I don’t understand your comment.

@Groosome128

29 күн бұрын

@@thesundreamers8423 I think he means what kind of cycling did you do and was the risk of continuing too much even if you're careful and within your limits. I'm also curious. I am clearing up the last effects of a low speed head impact. Fortunately no surgery was required. I'm back on the bike now but more cautious and I was never really a gap jumper.

@thesundreamers8423

27 күн бұрын

@@Groosome128 I was primarily a Cat 2 road cyclist. I did some mountain biking and gravel grinding. Truth be told, but for my injury, I would probably still be taking the risks. But I have broken bones in my back that have become arthritic. When I ride it produces sciatica. I hope everyone just stays safe. The cell phones have made road cycling even more dangerous. And there are some injuries that can be life altering. With kindest regards.

@krisbowditch827

11 сағат бұрын

I’ll stick to zwift, feel safe in my garage 🙏

The helmet saved his life.

My horse knocked me off a slick bridge in the mountains. I was leading her across and she couldn’t stand up with her steel shoes on the wet, slick wood. She knocked me off and I fell about 10 feet to the rocks and creek below. My friends said my horse almost fell on top of me. I got up off the rock I was laying on and rode about ten miles back to camp. The doctor said I cracked my neck but I thought it was only a cracked bone spur. A chiropractor looked at my MRI not too long ago and showed me that my neck had been “broken”. I guess I was pretty lucky as on the way back my horse threw a couple of bucks when we rode through some bees. I still ride that same mare and I understand some bridges were made safer from the hell I raised over that slick bridge.

I'm 64 and still do off piste, The Alps and bike parks. It is what it is, we spend a lot of time dead. We all know the risks, it's adrenaline isn't it? I've reigned in a fair bit now, and don't try to keep up with the young 'uns. The trick is knowing your limits, but when you ride with a mixed age group this happens. I'm not going to knock the fella, life is full of if's and buts and both good luck and bad luck in equal measure. Keep positive fella.🤟

@Elizabeth-rq1vi

Жыл бұрын

64 here also, I road cycle & cycle around for fun. About 8 yrs ago I wanted to take up mountain biking but decided my body wasn’t up to the task. My sister did a downhill event on her 60th just because she could. She’s heads & tails ahead of me in being athletically fit. I’ll cycle on two wheels until 3 wheels are needed.

@elvingtonred

Жыл бұрын

@@Elizabeth-rq1vi Get an e bike fella, I got one 3 yrs ago, best invention since mountain bikes! I have a road bike, never use it, too boring for me and more dangerous!

@chrisdanielson1219

4 ай бұрын

Yes but bad luck is is more abundant when your living on the edge.

A broken neck and then a broken back w/spinal chord injury? Bicycling is not this guy’s sport.

I am 62 years old. Cross country riding on dirt roads and flat trails is fine. Realistically my balance, vision, and reactions are not there for aggressive downhill riding. If I was on one those trails I would be constantly hitting the brakes.

Not sure if he was riding trails these whole ten years after the initial neck surgery. The problem with stuff like this is that his confidence probably grew over the years because he thought “It’s been so many years without an accident” but somewhen statistically and probability-wise this was just bound to happen. Hope he is (counties) coping mentally with this difficult situation

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

Your comment does not make sense. Should he just stop living life? Many people resume activities after injuries and are just fine. Concussions are however a different story. That does take time. I got one and cut way back on what I do- more your approach. I don't like it but I cannot afford another brain injury. It's been rough but I have made some progress.

@crateer

Жыл бұрын

@@UTAH100 his comment does indeed make sense and isn't hard to understand, it's nothing todo with "not living life" :p

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

@@crateer You're right.

@crateer

Жыл бұрын

@@UTAH100 oh damn just realised the comment is 8 months old, oops - sorry about that Hope you're doing well after your concussion!

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

@@crateer No worries. When you are right, you are right. I still have some deficits e.g., vision, balance, sleep disturbances, etc. Never going to be quite the same but you learn to deal with it. I am much better than I was the first year. At one point I could not tie my shoes. Now I am back to playing my guitar so that is good enough for me~! I stay off of two wheels now.

Broke my neck 19 years ago. I’d give anything to get to riding a bike

@Ezlivin

9 ай бұрын

I was forced off the road by a car and rode my bicycle into a telephone pole in 1980. I’ve been paralyzed ever since. Like you, I’d love to ride (or walk) again. Best wishes to you.

@gabrielleattwater9941

4 ай бұрын

So blessed to have such amazing care available

@bar10ml44

3 ай бұрын

@@Ezlivinhow do you feel about the car that wrecked your life?

@Ezlivin

3 ай бұрын

@@bar10ml44 I wish it had better brakes.

He can move his hands. That there is a blessing.

@etrebelle9812

Жыл бұрын

can learn to play the piano! paint. woodwork. some good stuff.

God Bless him.

So sorry about the outcome.

I too broke my neck back in 2019 on a gravel bike ride I was lucky to escape with full mobility I do feel sorry for riders who aren't so lucky .

As a dirtbike rider I think mountain biking is way more dangerous. It’s like people have a false confidence just because it’s a bicycle.

@paul5683

12 күн бұрын

For an adrenaline rush I'll stick to my motorcycle and highways at 60 mph .

What a nightmare!

I wish these stories continued to cover the hospital treatment.

@jp4rry

Жыл бұрын

as someone who knew Bruce, he was hospitalised for several months and has only recently got back to normal living, although he will never return to his house again due to accessibility issues

@winklepicking3202

Жыл бұрын

I have a spinal cord injury, and the last thing I would have wanted when in rehab was a camera stuck in my face for others entertainment and curiosity.

@jp4rry

Жыл бұрын

@@winklepicking3202 agreed

@gliderdan3153

Жыл бұрын

There's plenty of shows based in hospitals if you wanna see that

@citylife3370

Ай бұрын

​@@gliderdan3153 it's about the story, like you startet something but you don't really see the ending

This is a crazy story, I'm glad he didn't loose his life. I'm afraid of biking since I watched so many terrible falls, I'm a skateboarder. I get hurt skateboarding, usually just cuts and bruises.

I feel sorry for the fella but the clue was the 1st time he fell off and broke his neck. Rolling the dice everytime he went on the gnarly jumps

At least he was wearing a helmet. It’s still a debilitating injury but it could’ve been far worse without that helmet

I am an avid mountain biker I love it I will not go off jumps or drop off on my bike I get off and I walk around I just enjoy the riding too much to become severely injured

@RS-xq6je

Жыл бұрын

I would call that an avid cyclist

@jamesrodgers6472

Жыл бұрын

Avid doesn’t necessarily mean taking unnecessary risks.

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

You are smart. I am older now and ride an UTV with a seatbelt. I suffered a mTBI a few years back. I still have fun- but like you don't take unnecessary chances anymore.

@georgesealy4706

7 ай бұрын

Smart move. I ride a bike, but I couldn't imagine doing what these guys do. Even to be out there enjoying the ride is a great achievement.

The terribly heartbreaking thing about this, is the people involved think it will never happen to me! Well it does. Our Spinal Centers in the USA have waiting lists with people who said it will never happen to me. Of course some are car accidents, BUT the majority, sports injuries. From being rolled by a big wave to diving into shallow water, to biking, skydiving, pool diving and skiing. You can name a sport and there are tragic accidents. The bad thing……….these don’t ever heal 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@Sussex192

6 ай бұрын

I was pretty lucky the other day riding my trail bike. Got whisky throttle in third gear (about 40-50kmph) into a tree. Got away with a bruised knee and whiplash. Neck still isn't quite right two weeks later, but thats so much better then it could have been!

I'm speechless, hopefully he will survive and reflect.

Bruce you have been granted a miracle. Yes you have indeed lost the ability to do the things you love. But I'm so glad you have the use of your arms, that your brain is still functioning. Have you considered being a motivational speaker? There is much you can do if you want. Please don't let the loss and changes destroy your heart.

Two serious accidents on bikes 😯🤔

@1Cosmic_Squid1

Жыл бұрын

I’m starting to think he’s not the best biker

@jp4rry

Жыл бұрын

@@1Cosmic_Squid1 trust me he was good, as someone who rode with him on several occasions he was absolutely fearless. Just a mistake of events cause the accident, not much on bruce’s part

@1Cosmic_Squid1

Жыл бұрын

@@jp4rry oh I wasn’t blaming him, I’m sure he was awesome. Just a dumb joke.

@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830

Жыл бұрын

@@jp4rry fearless isn’t really the rebuttal for someone saying he wasn’t good.

Just nearly became paralyzed in a surfing accident at 17 years old. Got very lucky with a mild concussion after diving head first on a sandbar. Scary stuff

Why would you risk it after breaking your neck before? The whole family changed forever.

@cay378

Жыл бұрын

you do what you love and what brings you happiness, we all know the dangers, I have personally broke C4-5 in my neck on a dirtbike incident, all riders know the dangers and continue to do so for how great it makes us feel and all the joys and memories coinciding with it.

@richardburns5925

Жыл бұрын

It's probably the last ten years or so, instead of traditional mountain biking along trails etc, something I've done for over 30 years, (without incident) you've now got downhill, basically blokes charging down a track through trees over jumps as fast as they can, can only come a cropper, can only. If I did it this weekend, I would crash, damaging me and the bike, I've got to go to work Monday morning, that's why I'll be pedaling along the Trans Pennine trail instead.

@Blazingbatch

Жыл бұрын

Life’s about happiness and living to the full . No one ever had great stories or memories from staying indoors and wrapping youself in cotton wool

@richardburns5925

Жыл бұрын

@@Blazingbatch this bloke has absolutely fantastic memories, absolutely fandazy do so........and so have I, most dastardly drama, err, I think light wood lane, Norton, September 2013, 3 punctures, farmer had trimmed hawthorn hedge, that was notable.........smashed in face, broken spine, neck, legs, arms? Not that I can remember and I'm stretching back into the early 80s.......

@Blazingbatch

Жыл бұрын

@@richardburns5925 not to sure what you just wrote there . Half English half gibberish

I feel the guy, I did my ACL twice 10 meters part. I got it repair then snapped it 8 months later.

@morganschiller2288

Жыл бұрын

A knee is nothing like a spine. Knee surgery is nothing compared to this. I’d rather tear both ACL’s then go through another lumbar fusion.

@mitzimcewan9124

Ай бұрын

Hardly a comparison

Mountain biking looks really fun and I liked to jump with my bike as a kid and I do cycle a lot still, but mountain biking seems a little too risky for me. Especially if the trail has trees close.

Love the guy fixing the bike in the back

for me if i were doing some more hardcore mountain biking I would have a chest protector on. but I don't really do that intense of stuff. not that this would help too much with the way he crashed. but there had to have been some preventative measure that could be taken right?

On a bike your center of gravity is so high it's just inherently really dangerous. I wonder if dirt bikes are statistically safer in similar situations due to having a low center of gravity and a DOT certified helmet.

🙏 for you, sir

i was surprised to see so much forested area in britan,,, i thought Europe was mostly developed and no trees left. but im just a dumb canadian

@Monty-kr7py

Жыл бұрын

You are right unfortunately , England and Wales are the most restrictive countries in Europe , lots of privately owned woods ,rivers , you are very lucky to have the open space of Canada👍

Where can we find an update??? ❤

My late mother lost one of her first boyfriend's after he initially came off his mc and smashed himself up badly. Then 6 weeks later roughly he lost control of his mc and slid under a fence and headbutted a tree the exact same way.

@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830

Жыл бұрын

Darwin Award right there.

I am content at 67 to ride the flat winding trails of Florida. No more recklessness for me.

xc mtb for me is a way to raise my heart rate and sweat without risking my physical well being.

From the look of the trail it doesnt look that extreme, but every jump can end up badly and Being in air even small air is a Huge risk by itself

I get having spine surgery and not letting that stop him. I have had 7 lumbar and 1 cervical surgeries. I still ski, I am now a neurophysiologist and get to work on these patients for a living, and I still have fun. I tell my patients don’t let this stop you. Be smart and listen to your body, just don’t give up on yourself. Folks need to read up on the spine anatomy. Education is your best friend

I understand the passion and fun behind it but personally never participated in any off roading extreme sports for this reason, just not worth it to break a limb or paralyze your self for a temporary rush of dopamine. Would much rather have a steady hike in mountains and enjoy the endorphins from the cardio aspect

@gordonlekfors2708

Жыл бұрын

completely agree. want some dopamine, put on your favourite tunes and do some cardio in a nice area

@Designandrew

Жыл бұрын

not sure where you live but we have poisonous snakes in our mountains, I'd rather ride over one than step on one. Everything has it's risks. Driving to work is more likely to end in a spinal injury than your average MTB ride

@Cadec1323

Жыл бұрын

@@Designandrew I understand where your coming from, I live in Washington so we have a combination of mountain biking trails and regular trials with little to no poisonous animals

@dusankosik4363

Жыл бұрын

@@DesignandrewSnakes are venomous, not poisonous and it’s= it is.

God love you I'm just glad your still alive

it's dangerous for sure. But love it !

Woo...! Wow...! Weeeeee..! What a ride he was celebrating on his way downhill...! Who's happy now...?

His second time?? Didnt he learn the first time???

Downhill Mountain Biking is fraught with risks.. Yet the lads without to much cycling experience dive straight into it.. Better off sticking to normal MTB trails and gravel - road cycling for a few years and get the exercise in that way IMO ..

I have absolutely NO family except for a daughter who confused me with an enemy. I've stopped doing all of the risky activities I've loved because I won't even be able to to end it all if I'm paralyzed severely.

Some people never learn what's dangerous. So sad.

Know your limits!

8:53 where is he feeling pain if he is paralyzed?

Poor bloke. Shouldn't be sending big stuff if you've had a bad accident. Never ends well.

@James-hh1lq

Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to send big stuff to have a serious bike injury. You pay thousands on a bike for this too happen

@SomeYouTubeGuy

Жыл бұрын

How about you don't make judgements based on one video where you don't get all the facts?

@James-hh1lq

Жыл бұрын

@@SomeKZreadGuy by riding myself or in groups how’s that so shut up fool

Should try isle of man tracks amazing

Stay at the local park with sidewalks

Anyone who rides a mountain bike on trails with steep downhills and jumps is a complete fool imo. The risk far far outweighs any rewards or satisfaction.

@Babaguaco

Ай бұрын

Debatable

“He’s had previous spinal surgery”… Bro clearly didn’t learn his lesson the first time.

@billyjesus5442

10 ай бұрын

dude will be back on the track in no time.

C'è gente che non impara dai propri errori e cerca di ripeterli fino a quando capisce ma è troppo tardi

OMG! It took over twelve men to carry him out. No wonder gas is so high.

@paul5683

12 күн бұрын

That's health-care costs.

People are so reckless in terms of safety. A man's got to know his limitations.

I think bruce was never meant for biking ... first injury should have been a hint

Yeah, it's the Sudden Stop that does the Trick unfortunately !

This did not need to happen.

@Neil_MALTHUS

5 ай бұрын

Already had pins in his back, chooses a trail that sounded pretty damned crazy... Makes no sense to me.

Bikes arent meant to jump ; just to ride on the ground

@Babaguaco

Ай бұрын

nuh uh

You know what they say, play stupid games,...?

Feel for you pal. A day out off road with your son, you didnt deserve that.

Sorry to see that! Im a bike rider

I love bicycling, skiing and down hill stuff but mountain biking to me seems like it is a disaster waiting to happen. The fact that you are on a slope with stuff which can snag tyres and catapult you is way too risky. Add to that the massive amount of kinetic energy you have as you travel. I feel sorry for this chap and his family but he must have known the risks and may have been injured before considering the fact he had pins in his spine when the rescue team got to him. Add to that slower reactions and heavier body weight of an older person and you are really taking a risk. Older people, consider these factors. Do it slow, both wheels on the ground and use your brakes properly (ie don’t wing it but learn how to do controlled descents).

Poor guy I feel for him big time

😔

I know it’s not nice. But thinking of the expense to rescue him. Then the aftercare .??!!

Helmets are cool

I think Bruce is Sally’s brother. Sending prayers

At least he was werrin a mask ❤ i still find it amazing how everyone fell for it 🐏🐑

For more than 20 years I've been riding bleu and green trails. More than enought for me need don't need the risky black diamonds

It’s too too dangerous

0:43

Why on earth do people take part in these dangerous activities????? Along with potholing and mountain climbing absolutely ridiculous.... Just stick to gentle walking like me far safer ....

wear neck brace guys

If only those kids could put that much energy into working in a job.

Crazy you mountain bikers always get hurt that bad I’ve hit jumps on dirt bikes and atv’s fell off on both but never critically injured myself I’ve even landed in the peg of my dirtbike which is the reason why I think my hip is seized now

And suddenly he realized his mom was right…. Crocheting was a much safer hobby

Awful accident

Better to live 1 year as a tiger than 100 as a slug.

@gweflj

4 ай бұрын

@@jackking2461 Your kids will be slugs to then.

how dumb i am ? bruce* hold my beer i´m going mountain biking after i broke my neck years ago ...sad yes , but not understandable

@marchlander1

Жыл бұрын

Yeaa it's kind of hard to leave something that gives you joy.

@heathersmith6416

Жыл бұрын

What a niave and stupid comment.

@paddymac9836

11 ай бұрын

Give up

My dad broke his neck

whoops