You are the prime example of how MTB is mostly mental. It’s normal to get down while recovering, but it will only make you appreciate what you love even more. Rebuild your confidence and all else will fall in line.

@michaeljordan3084

Жыл бұрын

Meditation isn’t always a sitting thing, that’s just one form.

The hardest skill to master in mountain biking or any extreme sport is knowing your ability, knowing when you are tired or not mentally at that point and cutting back or waking away on that day/feature/whatever. Best of luck with the recovery, stay positive.

@gabuchan123

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, stay positive. 頑張って！

@vittocrazi

Жыл бұрын

But It Will always Carry Risk regardless of tiredness.

As someone who came up mtb’ing in the 90’s I’ve always seen the bike park, big air, mostly downhill, ski lift, etc as an entirely different discipline in mtb. My mtb experience is long miles of ups and downs… very traditional xc type riding. No big air no big drops etc. I’m still fast , I’m still skilled. I don’t know how ultra high risk got mixed up with mtb culture. It’s always been risky and always will be but I’m seeing too many average riders getting injured or worse. I lost a close friend this year in a cycling accident. No car or foul play involved, simply the unfortunate and tragic result associated with the risk we all assume. Maybe I’m just old.

@nomad61u2

Жыл бұрын

This is my story, too. My attempts to grow and “push myself” (which isn’t a really big deal any more) is fitness and quality techniques for cornering, switchbacks, etc. Maybe little baby jumps. I’ve also found a lot of enjoyment helping kids get better at the sport and overcome their fears and help improve their skills and just give them positive vibes. I used to do the Vancouver North Shore thing 20 years ago, and have definitely seen the impacts of the send it culture. Cool for some people, but should not define the sport.

@Consequensentor

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss

@crafty_matt

Жыл бұрын

"I don’t know how ultra high risk got mixed up with mtb culture" It's called social media. Big jumps/etc look a lot more impressive on photo/video than regular riding, despite the fact that probably 95% of mountain bikers never really leave the ground.

@rolandovera5935

Жыл бұрын

@@Consequensentor oh my. Thanks for that. It’s been devastating. I know we’re not the first riding group to lose someone like this and sadly won’t be the last. But yeah it’s been heart breaking.

@rolandovera5935

Жыл бұрын

@@nomad61u2 well said.

I used to send everything….I’m 50 now and my son who I ride mostly with, is much better rider than me…..so I’ve learned to just do the ol “go arounds” or walk a bike when needed. I can’t afford to get hurt. Hang in there! Enjoy your videos!

Mountain biking can be as relaxing or thrilling as you want it to be. Nothing wrong with dialing it back a notch, and just enjoying being in the woods.

I've been BMX dirt jumping/freeriding/and down hilling all my life. My family told me I was too old for this activity when I was in my thirties and that I should stop. When I turned fifty I had a big crash in Winterpark. I came home and sold the DH, the DJ and the dirt bike. One year later I bought them all back. That was ten Years ago. Still riding😁

@VanGirlYuka

Жыл бұрын

NICE!

@juanfo7307

Жыл бұрын

I am old af and still send it bmx skate dj dh moto all that good ship you know we can't have it any other way

@dusty1345

Жыл бұрын

I'm 43, live near Boulder (Erie) and do all the trails at Winter Park/ Trestle Bike Park. I was just getting into my prime in my thirties.

@damarapoledna3636

Жыл бұрын

@peterreidspants 😀🙋‍♀️ we still love you even if you're a bit "slow".

@juanfo7307

Жыл бұрын

@peterreidspants all the whoops salty pants

Don't quit, just rein it in a little. Have fun but don't go crazy with risky stuff.

@OGAaronAlton

Жыл бұрын

Great advice. I have had a very bad crash where my shoulder and arm will never be the same, but I'm back at it. Just trying to be super safe and taking progress very slowly.

@akaraikiriakatsuki3157

Жыл бұрын

You definitely can have fun with easy trail.

@sandykavor8434

Жыл бұрын

100% agree. Mount Biking is awesome, but you don't have to go nuts.

@DerekVerLee

Жыл бұрын

With MTB, the great thing is you get to choose your risk level.

@ryanmichels2981

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. You’re sending stuff I wouldn’t even try, I just know my limits and don’t push it as I can’t afford to get badly hurt.

Hope you and your husband are doing okay! Worries me when you and your hubby haven't posted in over a month. Hope it's just time off for the holidays 😊

@VanGirlYuka

Жыл бұрын

We wanted to post the first video from Australia at the same time so my video was delayed 😭

Thank you so much Yuka for sharing with us. I am a 71yr rider who doesn't want to go OTB again. I love riding up and down the steep mountain trails, in fact sometimes I enjoy the climb as much (more?) than the flying down. And, for me, biking is meditation. So here we are in Thailand for 2 months and I left my beloved Commencal in Oregon. SO - I bought a carbon fiber Neuron!!! Lots of XC - but much rural rock trails and terrible roads. And biking is meditation. The rhythm of the breathing and movement is almost out of body. I love mtnbiking. And I see the same in you Yuka.

@ewik939

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was gonna say when watching her clip: she already does meditation. MTB is a type of movement meditation. When you get into that state of only being in the now, thinking about your pedal strikes and the roots in front of you, when you lose track of time and life's chores and troubles - that is meditation. It's one of the reasons I started biking. It's the same reason I do rock climbing and hiking. I'm terrible at sitting down and meditating. But I'm absolutely addicted to doing it combined with sports, losing myself in motion, being completely aware and in the moment.

I totally understand where you're coming from, Yuka. I also broke my wrist at the end of last season - it's made me rethink how I approach mtb. For me, it's the realization that I'm totally fine not going super hard and being ultra yolo. It's nice to just enjoy the trails without feeling the need to send the biggest, scariest stuff. Once that pressure was gone, things became much more comfortable and I'm getting far more confident. I hope you can find the same confidence again; but please don't stress out too much! You have a community of supporters here who are always happy to hear your thoughts

@rhiannonevans7819

Жыл бұрын

just healing from broken wrist and surgery and ditto. Going to spend spring and summer chasing kms, Altitude, and views. I figure I'll naturally and incrementally build up my psyche again. So many ways to enjoy mtbing, new goals to pursue without always having to be sending it. 😊

@ShuKatashSam

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@Chrissss205

Жыл бұрын

Broke your wrist only 🤣

@rhiannonevans7819

Жыл бұрын

@Chris Mano de piedra kind of hard to be a nurse with a broken wrist! There's also that aspect of risk calculation with sports. Mortgages and bills don't pay themselves every time one gets injured and has to take 6 weeks off work.

@bencade7113

Жыл бұрын

Im the same, i broke my wrist towards the end of last season, and realized that i don't actually enjoy going to bikeparks, i just feel relieved when i get home uninjured. I cant help but want to push myself though but the thought of getting injured again kills me (the recovery time puts me out of all the other sport i enjoy) so im at a cross roads of continuing.

the same happened to me. messed my jaw up for life and its never been the same again. ive started hiking with friends now and getting the same enjoyment without the fear

日本のbmxコミュニティにおいて問題だった、「始めたばかりの子供に親が無理させた結果怪我をしてしまう」というのは 彼らの基礎的な練習を学べる環境が少ないから起きたこと。 MTBはbmxと違って、路面もセクションも種類が多いから、初めて行ったトレイルやフィーチャーに適応しないといけない。 それが魅力でもあり、怪我につながりうる。 だからこそ基礎の練習の重要度が高い。 だけど毎日続けないとバニーホップやマニュアルなどの基礎の技術って腕が落ちてしまう。 下手になったときってめちゃくちゃ凹むよね。。。 でも体は絶対に全盛期だったときを覚えている。ベストのパフォーマンスが出なくても、 一番楽しかったときの感覚はすぐに取り戻せるはず！ これからも応援しています！

@VanGirlYuka

Жыл бұрын

bmxコミュニティでそのような問題が起こっていたとはつゆとも知らず…でも確かにエリックが初心者の友達を行きなり中級やちょっと難しい初級に連れて行って、その友達は二度とmtbには乗らないということが何度かありました。初心者の気持ちって忘れてしまうんですよね。楽しむことが継続に繋がるってことですね☺️

I have badly injured myself twice doing the things I love. I broke my leg while mountain biking several years ago, and this past Spring I ruptured my ACL and tore the meniscus in my knee while ski touring. I started mountain biking again once my leg was healed, and plan to do the same with skiing. I use these sports as a tool to get out into the backcountry, which is my true love.

Glad to see you back out there! Meditation has made a big difference in my life and has done a lot to heal my mind and heart! ❤️

@HarrisFS

Жыл бұрын

Hey its you! This is like when The Fonz made an appearance on Joanie Loves Chachi!

@VanGirlYuka

Жыл бұрын

I should try it again in a warmer location🤣

@mtb_alan

Жыл бұрын

@@VanGirlYuka that definitely helps. 😆

A lot of really sensible and genuine comments here. Proud of all of us real riders who maintain self-preservation!

The meditation clips where funny and great job getting back on the bike. Time on the bike with no expectations has worked for me in the past and like you said just having fun.

I separated my shoulder and thought about not riding again until I realized the bike didn't do it but something I did. I learned from it and got back out there! I love MTB ❤️ 😍

I have several observations Yuka: 1. YOU are a fantastic rider! I see you riding sh!t I’d be terrified to do as a man who’s been riding for 30+ years! 2. EVERYONE needs a break, I personally take 6 weeks to 3 months off riding per year to reignite the fire but I’m still going to the gym, working on my ranch, fasting, yoga to stay in shape 3. fear is NORMAL! Just don’t ride such crazy sh!t! Figure out where your limits are and stick to them. 4. I set goals every year that are born out of my brief breaks from riding that re-inspire me.

“And remember... think before send.” I’ll try. Half the fun is trying not to think while riding.

this is the fear for everyone, I got hit by a car when I was younger, terrible accident to the point where I would start shaking before I crossed the street, had a scooter that I crashed and went over the handlebars, had a road bike that I also crashed and went over the handlebars, all that stuff is years apart from each other but it really sticks in your mind. Can't live life defined by fear barriers but no reason to go looking for pain, I like to ride and try new things but if I feel like I'm too tired or not at the skill level, I don't mind noping out real quick. Glad you're getting over some of the fear and getting back into it

Your videos are so thoughtful and encouraging! I’m sure we all go through the apprehension after every crash. The last one had me in the hospital for 12 days with broken ribs and a punctured lung, but I knew I would be back on the bike as soon as I could because I love mountain biking so much. We always talk in our group about knowing that we will have a serious crash once in a while, so we have to be patient and wait to heal. Maybe I have started going a little slower and not jumping as high as I get older, but I’m still riding.

As soon as you discovered you still have love for biking your mind was already healed. But like physical injury, mental damage leaves scars to remind us to take it slowly.

I have been set back too by crashing injuries... time helps... it's slow, but you will be confident if you take baby steps. Good luck and stay in your comfort zone for now.

As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "courage is not having the strength to go on, it is when you don't have the strength". Perseverance will be rewarded!

Climbing up long fire roads or wooded trails is meditation, as is some downhill when you can clear your mind and be in the moment.

I do downhill mt. biking but I take it easy. I avoid big jumps. It's like when I snowboard. No jumps. I'm just there to flow. You could still ride, just stop going big.

I'm so happy to see Yuka on the bike again. Hope she keeps riding because I really enjoy her videos, hopefully no more injuries ever again

You don't need to decide these things today. Just be patient, see what happens and how you feel! There's lots of cycling that doesn't involve sending huge gaps ! If you like challenges, you could do fitness goals, or distance goals, or how many days you ride in a month or a year or... well you get the point :)

It's not if but when. Riding from 86' on, have been in many, many crashes. It is a passion with no cops around for this BM. Just being outdoors hearing no cars, most no people and seeing wildlife flourish. Keep your passion, oh and my GF is from Japan and she loves to watch you.

I’m of an age were it takes a lot longer to heal, and I find I still enjoy the climb and the nature (= “mindfulness”) so have moved more to my gravel bike (with a little bit of “underbiking” for the challenge) and biking camping. Just things I don’t feel comfortable doing anymore, that said sometimes it just clicks and I find the flow and just go with it. Just be good and have fun out there.

I'm glad you are healing Yuka. Please be careful, I don't want you to get hurt :) Mountain biking can still be fun even if we don't always push ourselves to do the most difficult trails/features possible. I'm impressed by how big you have gone on the jumps but I would still watch your videos even if you were just on the slightly more mellow trails. My goal is to be able to ride when I'm in my 60's and hopefully 70's so I usually skip features of higher consequence.

@ShuKatashSam

Жыл бұрын

Flowy trails in your 80's! Become the oldest rider on the trail. E bikes can keep you up with the young kids and over many features.

good to see ya out again...stay strong and just take it slowly..you will be back at it full steam in no time..

Take your time. We’re rooting for you and happy to see your videos.

Thanks Yuka for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration!

What an inspiration. Amazing woman. I shattered my ankle riding 22 years ago and I’m still hesitant. Love your mindset.

I recently had my first ride back after 4 months of recovery from an injury. I felt the same way you did but it has gotten better every ride. I am so much more thankful now for my health and just glad to be able to ride easier trails again.

Glad the recovery is going well, i had a big off early last year which put me in hospital for 3 weeks with a broken pelvis and internal bleeding. it took me the rest of the summer to recover and get back on my bike, then slowly got my confidence back, but in your early fifties you realise that maybe somethings i should be be attempting. so have accepted to know my limits and now have decided to stay within them, and i am still having fun. Jumps was the issue with the crash and also where i live there are not so many good ones to progress on, and i only get to go to a big bike park once a year, so thats also not enough time to progress. i have been watching your videos with awe seeing how you conquer all these big feature's and i guess this is also a little addiction trying to go one bigger and also good content for your channel. i have no doubt little by little you will get back to your former self, but maybe dont try to hard with some of the bigger new feature's if your only at these place's for a few days at a time, stay safe on what you know. or as someone else has said in this comments section, get some jump training and see if that helps, i know that what i should probably do the next time i am at a bike park.

I'm only 22 and have had enough bike injuries to put me out of service for many months the last few years. MTB is my passion, and it scared me away from riding at any capacity. How can I continue my passion while not being worried of the risk it comes with? Well this year through lots of pedaling around I realized I can't control whether something is a passion or not. I just like being out on a bike, it doesn't matter why or where or what I'm riding, I just like being out on the bike. And while I do have the skill to ride practically anything I want, I take care of staying well within my comfort zone at all times, only pushing briefly through the year when I was having good days. I also can't control the inevitability of falling, and being accepting of it (while still riding well within safety) has helped my confidence big time in a sport where really commitment is everything. There is sooo so much you can do with a bike safely and while having fun, for me switching from DH specific riding to XC and Trail riding has been the massive turning point. I hope you have a great long winter to recalibrate your mind Yuka, 2023 will be an awesome year of riding with hopefully less pressure to do the crazy stuff and more time to do the rides you really are craving to do!

This was one of your best episodes! Fun to watch and inspiring. Stay with it. All of a sudden you'll have a breakthrough and your confidence will of completely returned. As the old saying goes you got to "get right back on the horse" soon as physically possible.

Thanks for sharing the highs and lows Yuka!! 🥰🤘🏾🥰🤘🏾

Happy to see you back on the bike Yuka!! You are a strong woman. Keep going.....you will get there 🙏🤙

Dang girl, you're a beast! I feel your apprehensions, I'm about 4wks out from breaking my tailbone in a bike crash, but nothing like your spill. Glad to see you're on the mend!

I'm so happy to see you're doing well again. There should be an app so people can rate their MTB skills before jumping into situations that could be life treating cause we all think we are way better than the reality. We should look for ways to solve this issue and make tools to prepare us before facing challenging obstacles. All the best and happy holidays!

YUKA YES, YES PLEASE CONTINUE!! WE LOVE YOU FROM CHILE!!! AS A MTB CHANNEL AS WELL HERE (TEACHING OTHERS) WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU AND YOUR VIDEOS FROM THIS PART OF THE WORLD!!

I call that " Woodland Bathing" its good for me anyway. It helps me to regulate the mind. Good job!

Your vids are some of my favourite don’t stop see it though I have been watching u from the start and watching you progress!!!!!!

Brand new to the channel, just got this in my recommended. Thanks for posting this and sharing your vulnerability with us. I had a moderate to severe concussion after a bike crash when I was 18. That was nearly a decade ago and I still don't think I have my nerve 100% back. I can't do anything beyond basic trail riding without a full-face helmet on; I am fiercely defensive of my brain health, despite any confused looks I might get. I ride with my mom actually, and we've been making plans to do some clinics this coming year as a way of trying to not only build our skills but gain a greater sense of confidence. Like you said, it is absolutely a mental game.

I broke my wrist going OTB when I hit an unseen log in the brush - on my wife’s bike, heading to the campsite washroom 😂 Great to see you getting “back on the horse” - and you can decide what level of risk you want to engage in for the future. You’re an inspiration to us all 😊

Glad you're back! Keep with it. Even little crashes can set your confidence back a bit.

Crashing is the great equalizer! Keeps our confidence in check so we can keep riding till we are old. Welcome back 😆

Great video Yuka! Mental aspect after any crash is the hardest to overcome! Keep riding ! Tough as nails I feel sorry for any ghost that stumbles upon you in the wood😂🙏

Well done, Yuka. It's tough to come back from a bad fall. Of course, the body needs to recover but so does the mind. It will take an amount of time for you to stop projecting the pessimism that you developed in the crash. What's great about you is that you are already getting back into the saddle. Time is your friend, Yuka, and I'm sure you have the best wishes of us all

Just keep on being "Yuka". You are one of my favorite youtubers. I always enjoy your videos, no matter what you are doing. I just don't want to see you get seriously injured. Merry Christmas.

I have followed your riding for several years now and have always been massively impressed by your progression in attaining the skills you have mastered. Most of all though I have admired your ambition, determination and mental fortitude to achieve your goals !!! Give yourself the time to heal both physically but most importantly mentally...if your love of mountain biking is still within you then it will guide you through this time and allow you to enjoy the sport which we all love !!! I look forward to following your journey back to full health 😊 and enjoying your future videos ...

I was thinking about you today. I was thinking that you haven’t posted New videos in a while. I was thinking that maybe you had a crash…. I hope you have s speedy recovery. Don’t give up, Try not to ride over your head. You are a great rider, you will get through this! Good luck Don

Kinda going through the same thing. Inspiring. I hope you heal well and are able to just enjoy riding your bike.

You've been thru some shit! So glad you're back in the saddle...keep riding!

There is more to biking than battering downhill and feeling the need to get KZread videos out. I've had multiple injuries over the years so I have lowered my sights and enjoy cross country and bikepacking especially on ebikes now. Currently nursing a broken ankle and wearing a support boot so I'm window shopping.

So happy to see you back on bike. Just get some more riding done and confidence will return and the injuries will be forgotten.

Just keep riding, just keep riding you got this girl 🥰

Waiting for your update!! I got into mtb crashed too and been recovering for past 6weeks now and i still cant wait to go back to mtb and get into challenge myself on this sport. OTB on jump! Never give up on what you love! Just be safe and know your limit!

Glad to see you back!🎉

I think this is one of my favorite videos from you. Straightforward, painfully honest, a little bit funny and of course, interesting. Curious to see where you go from here.

I'm on an extended break right now so you've given me lots to think about when I finally get back to the mountain. I have a good feeling we all have a dark night of the soul when recovering in sport.

Love your adventure!! ❤

Hi Yuka, new subscriber here! can't tell you how much i enjoy watching your videos. i used to be an avid mtb'er and still ride occasionally. i mainly ride for the exercise and not for the thrill of flying around. now i skateboard more than i ride. these sports are dangerous so remember that you don't have to always send it to have fun.wishing you the best in your recovery and Happy New Year to Eric and Yuka-san. keep the rubber side down!

You are doing great in your comeback, slow and easy working your way back into it ~ Camping in the cold forest by yourself was very brave ~ Keep moving forward ~ I enjoy your videos, very entertaining ~ 🙂

Way to come back Yuka. I had a similar layoff back in October 2021 due to long COVID. I couldn't train for 15 weeks so I had to start all over. It took me 9 months to get back to where I was before. Struggled thru the racing season and wound up 11th in the points but I was much stronger at the end of the season so I had something to build on. Hang in there, you'll be back in shape soon. I'm glad you decided to give MTB another try. The MTB world needs you. 😁

Ya meditation never helped me find my flow again for previous crashes. This past crash with a 9 month healing process, I had a hard time finding my flow again. It took a few months of riding as much as possible with adding small progressive challenges to rebuild my confidence back. Eventually I found the fun; the flow, and I was better at my skills and reading trails and features too!

I've thought about quitting too after injuries but two things brought back the joy and confidence after the worst crashes. The first one was music. I played a good fast rock song that I love while going downhill and suddenly it was like, Oh yeah.... this is awesome. I forgot all about being scared and the excitement and confidence returned. It was a while before I was 100%, but that was the beginning. The second time after injury I rode down a super fun easy flow trail behind friends. They were flying and soon I was too. It was so fun and I found myself anxious for that feeling again. Then the progression started and I was back to myself in no time. Be patient and don't listen to people who tell you not to send it. Just wait until you're comfortable and you have your confidence back. We all crash, but the riders who truly love it will always come back to it no matter what.

I've been off the bike for a bit and my fitness has definitely gone away. It always sucks when your confidience and your skill aren't where you remember them. However, every time this happens, the journey to get back to where you were is really fun. Enjoy the ups and downs. It's part of life. Glad to see you getting better and getting out there.

You're an inspiration Yuka! Thanks for sharing your journey with us with the authentic emotions of vulnerability and uncertainty. I tore my ACL and lateral meniscus last year, and the recovery was worsened by a post surgical DVT, and then months later, I too caught COVID, which ironically made my knee pain a lot worse. Getting back on a bike has been difficult for me as well, but it's worth it. I feel your pain too. Not being able to clean technical features that used to be a breeze, or only being able to ride half the distance at a much decreased speed has been frustrating and left me feeling defeated more than once, but I'm keeping at it. After many months of internal debate, I finally decided to pick up an ebike (gasp!) , albeit a low powered lighter ebike (Spec. Kenevo SL) that feels more like a normal bike. I don't like riding ebikes with the weight, and pushy torque, but this one feels a little more natural, and it gives me just a bit of assist to take the edge off. I'm not concerned with Strava times, or being competitive with other riders on the trail, I just want to ride and enjoy the woods again like you, and this "rehab" bike has really helped. However you decide to get back to the trails, what' important is you follow your heart. I love mountain biking like you, and Yukan Doit!!

Stay positive and stay grateful!

I've been riding cross country for years, to me mountain biking is all about the exercise with the fun of riding a bike. I love going downhill, but it's always with care, you have to respect the bike. My father broke his arm going downhill, and I've had a concussion, in both cases it was a very silly fall which resulted in big consequences. Can't imagine the sort of injuries we'd be getting if we did some of the downhill trails I see online. After my concussion it took me a while to return to the bike, and many months went by of simply regaining confidence and strength. It's very normal to take it easy on the first stages after a crash. But in generak, take risks you are only comfortable taking, don't be afraid to say no to dangerous features, and slowly regain confidence and skills after a fall. As someone else poined out, pure downhill (full of big jumps, and drops) and cross country (way more physical and safe) are completely different types of riding. And it's the latter the one that will give you the most rewarding experience. It's fun, you exercise a lot and you get the adrenaline rush without it being nuts. Cycling should be fun, and when you are scared you are not having fun. It's about enjoying the moment, connecting with nature, having fun with the people you ride with and like with any sport, enjoy the progress in skill and physical form. The "send it" mentality will only send you to the hospital When going downhill, green and blue trails are the most fun, you can enjoy the experience and flow without the fear some black trails will give you. But again, to me downhill is only one part of the riding experience, uphill is the equally important. Good luck in the recovery Yuka, I'm sure you'll be back and appreciating the bike in a different, but safer and more rewarding way compared to before.

I had a nasty crash at Killington, and it scared me cause it was a trail I ride often. Up to that point, whenever I went to a bike park, I felt I had to push myself and constantly progress. After the crash though, my goal was just to have fun, instead of proving something to myself everytime I ride. I also don't ride much in the winter, so by the time spring roles around, I'm rejuvenated and excited again! If you love it you love it though, and nothing can really keep you off you bike for too long.

You can do it Yuka!

Your videos are so different, thanks!!!

Slowly, steady, one small victory at a time! GWS!

We are here for you! I felt the same way when I broke my leg.I gave mtbing a break and missed it so much. Biking is the best therapy

@VanGirlYuka

Жыл бұрын

Biking is the BEST form of therapy and meditation😁

We miss you and your adventures Yuka- heal up and see ya soon!

Welcome back Yuka!. Yes “think before send “😊

You’re still very young. Keep riding, your body will bounce back in no time. All the best! 🚵🏻‍♀️

Keep riding Yuka, you're awesome! :D

I absolutely love your videos. I especially loved the visit to Japan...I lived there for 5 years and I miss it. Your riding spirit is awesome though and is kind of a reminder of why I ride. I am currently undergoing a new strength training plan because my weaknesses have started affecting my riding. I wish you well in your recovery...GAMBATTE!

Greta video Yuka and glad to see you back on the bike :)

Nice to see you back on the bike. After my accident (Shoulder Tossy 3, RockwoodV) on 03.09. like 3 month ago, I gained 100% movement back but still biking is not possible, cannot even sleep on my shoulder. I guess I am afraid to crash,, Not sure when I am back.. I love to bike in muddy snow trails as well but not in my actual situation. After my last big crash in 2020 needed like 1 year to fix my mental barrier until I was able to bike my usual tracks (DH+Enduro) in the bikepark Wish you all the best

@VanGirlYuka

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I'm still afraid to crash, so I tend to avoid technical trails. We have to nurture the love for MTB slowly. If we push too hard too soon, then the love will be gone forever. I hope you get better physically and mentally soon😘

I raced 80s and 90s, I didn’t enjoy the outdoors like you two have been doing. Crashed a few times that took me out. The worst part about it was. I stopped riding a bike for 12 years, even have a bike shop, but didn’t want to ride. Because I felt I couldn’t be where I was. Till now at 60 my Son rides and got me back into it full time this year. I wish I kept going after the first two years off, the doctor told me to do. Keep riding enjoying your adventures, maybe go around some stuff, but stay in shape. My Son is going to adventure out this year. I will be going to Whistler Mountain this next year with him and a couple others in-between. These videos and others that are on KZread, have made me enjoy why I started in the first place.

Give yourself time. Just take it easy untill you feel comfortable. No need to rush.

Yuka, I am glad you are mended. As a middle-aged person in this sport, I look at the "risk/reward" ratio. In my mind, if the risk involves me being out of the sport for weeks/months/a season for that little sketchy feature, I'll pass it by. That doesn't mean I am risk adverse, because all mountain biking carries risk. I just manage it. I met a guy in his late 70's on the black diamond Deadman's Ridge in the Moab Brands system and I decided my goal was to be doing that. I ride technical trails and some baby jumps, but I manage my risks with the focus being the desire on doing this for the long haul. I had a buddy who couldn't dial it back and suddenly just flat out quit. Now he watches his fish tank and squirrels in his backyard in his retirement. So sad.

As Dori said...... Just keep riding.... Just keep riding..... Just keep riding...... Just keep riding.....

Welcome back Van Girl Yuka!!

I'm rooting for you Yuka!

Hey just discovered your channel! Awesome video and I must say you are one bad ass awesome woman. After healing from your accident you rode for many kilometers in the mountain wilderness to camp by yourself in the middle of winter. That is awesome and inspires me to do a similar adventure. I too also broke my hand from a MTB crash 6 years ago. After 6 weeks of healing I got on the bike and I wasn't too scared but my skills defiantly wasn't on par as I was scared of falling again in a rock garden. Your crash was crazy though compared to mine and I can definetaly see why you were terorfied to ride again but I'm so proud that you got yourself on your bike again to ride. Keep it up and take 1 ride at a time slowly and soon you'll be back at your riding prime. I'm going to start going watching your videos 😁

Think before send! Got it!!!! Thanks for that piece of advice

It could be said that mtb is a form of meditation, after all, it can be classed as anything you enjoy doing. The fact you got back on your bike and back into nature is a massive win! Keep it up Yuka, best wishes. ✌🏻

Yuka - There is a pretty gnarly double black trail here in Phoenix now that I rode a few times, but after a close call, I don't ride it anymore, even when my friends ask me to go ride it with them. Not worth it! There are plenty of other fun trails to ride where they're still challenging but way less risky. You probably saw Paul's video about this, and I said the same thing to him - ride whatever you want, don't ever feel pressured, and if you do, find some new riding buddies. Mountain biking is supposed to be fun, not scary.

@VanGirlYuka

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Having fun always comes first😘

you can do it! i shattered my right wrist in 2005.head of radius bone in 6 pieces and broken off of end of radius.8 months later won the local chamionship in my catogory.YOU CAN DO IT!😀 and here is a frog for no reason🐸

順調に回復されているようで何よりです。 僕も調子に乗って何度か死ぬような目に遭いましたが、今も古傷抱えてグラベル乗ってます。時々クラッシュの記憶で怖気付く事もありますが、それはより慎重になったと考えればそう悪い事でもないかなと思ってます。 お気をつけて。

@VanGirlYuka

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みんなそれぞれの傷を抱えて走っているんですよね。それが将来自分の力になると信じて👍

Crashing with injuries is always very difficult in the recovery process. The recovery of your mind and confidence Can be just as challenging as the healing of your body. And we've all been there. All of us who crave the rush of the big drop, the massive jump and blazing speed of the downhill know all too well that crashing is part of the sport. So we pad up and take calculated risks based on where we are with our progression and the feature that we would like to clear. My first big crash and injury resulted in a broken collarbone. I was off the bike for months. When I got back on the bike it was like the first time I'd ever ridden. I remember clearly thinking, "man, I suck." It took many weeks to regain my confidence and recover my skills. Yuka, I'm glad to see you back on the bike and glad to see that you are healing physically and mentally. I try to never forget that riding the trails on my bike is a gift. A gift that gives me much pleasure and sometimes pure joy, but also comes with risks. I'll continue to ride and push the envelop until my body refuses to let me do it anymore. So to Yuka and all those who have a true passion for this sport...enjoy!

Just don't push yourself to do anything that makes you uncomfortable and be careful. Remember Yukan do it! And no more wild boar ok?