You're an inspiration bro, i think anyone who came close to dying in someway resonates with the video..... God bless you and your soul.. and there is a lot of love in this universe, we only have to reach for it..
You’re a legend! I’m recovering just now from two broken calcaneus (a pretty bad crash while climbing 😢) and your history is such inspiration for me! Thank you very much Tom 🙏🏻
Its crazy how crashes mentally effect us. My motorcycle crash had a huge impact on me for years. That feeling of helplessness after a crash where you're so smashed up you cant move. Its crazy. He's lucky friends were there. I crashed alone and laid there for 3 hours. Screamed bloody murder for like 1 hour of that. Happened back in the days of Nokia brick phones, 2003 and I didnt know I could call 911 without cell service so I didnt call for an hour or so. Nearly bled to death internally.
Hello, I’m Martha, the mother of the girl who spoke to you at the hospital in Vancouver I was there and saw I n what terrible condition you were. Now, three years later, when I watch your video, can’t help having tears of happiness to see all you have achieved. Congratulations for being the kind of person you are. You are definitely a miracle of life. 👏👏👏
Hi Martha, it's really nice that you took the time to listen and change someone's life, especially when you had your own struggles. I hope you and your son are well 🇬🇧
Bless you for raising such a beautiful daughter. I had a young girl do the same for me in a similar position. Don't know how far small acts of kindness can spread ❤
This is the one of the first biking videos I've clicked on since my downhill injury 2 years ago, i have been subconsciously avoiding them i think. i have no idea why I clicked nor did i know it was going to be a story like this but i needed to hear the motivation. I had Broken neck, Broken spine and paralysed from the chest down and every word of this is relatable as fuck. This is the motive i need to continue to get my shit together again.
Did you get injured from a bike crash too?? Man, the video of his crash- the way it’s just silent except for the rushing wind- it’s quite hard to watch. Hope you maintain the will and determination it takes to overcome adversity brother- stay strong and may you ride again some day.
I never comment on Videos but this is so inspirational. Tommo is an amazing human being after overcoming a the adversity he went through. So much respect for you dude! This Fight Comes from you applies to so many situations in life. Amazing .. This year after 18months off the bike after heart surgery I will be back on the trails again because I want too and because the Fight is coming from me .
I’m a brain cancer survivor, diagnosed with PTSD. When Tom said ‘grateful to live’ at the end that got me going.. It’s taken me half a decade to say that and mean it. I used to get so angry about my illness and what it has taken from me. But once I started appreciating what I do have things have looked up. I’m down 10kg’s, riding regularly and feeling like the old confident me. Awesome video you legends 🤙🏼
When I severely crushed my collarbone and was on sick leave for 3 months, i didn’t work and couldn’t ride, it had an extremely hard effect on my psychological health. I can’t imagine what it was like for you, respect that you found the strength to live a full life!
that shit makes a grown man cry!! thanks for being an inspiration to us all man! i hope we can all shred with you together one day! real legend, cheers Tommo
So Inspirational Tom! Broke my ankle pretty bad in Whistler, 2019 and was told that I'd never be able to ride at the level I was at again. Watching this brought me back to the mental battles and struggles I was going through back then. I actually looked at hitting the train gap a couple days before my crash on dirty merch. Sometimes life throws you curve balls, and it's up to you(me) on how you’re gonna react. I remember watching this video while I was laid up in bed with my leg cast. It sent shivers down my spine. So glad to see you’re back on the bike and ripping. Really makes me thing mountain biking is more than just bikes but a community of people who all in turn care about each other. This video motivated me to really appreciate all that I am able to do on a daily basis. Keep on shredding -Flynn
People die every day from simply falling and hitting their head. Homie fell down a whole ass gap onto train tracks, not only lives, but somehow even walks again, and even BACK on the bike! holy f this dude is built different.
Fair play to you Tommo, glad to say I’ve had to pleasure of riding with ya, not sure if it hit me harder as I’ve gone through a very similar thing with years of recovery and being told I wouldn’t walk too and now being back to riding. Not afraid to say it made me shed a few tears! Big love man ❤
I was in a motorbike accident which saw me nearly lose my left leg. It took 3 years to put me back together. I didn't have PTSD but it did screw me up mentally. Doctors told me at one point they may have to amputate my lower leg. Even after extensive surgeries, my leg was saved, but I was told me the injury was life changing, and the doctors words were "you won't be climbing any mountains" 3 years on I was still on the path to recovery but walking again, and I worked hard to build up my strength. I had to grit my teeth through a lot of pain, and fight the demons in my head which were telling me to give up. I pushed myself and eventually took myself to Wales and summited Snowdon. Only just. It was hard, my legs nearly gave up on me. When I reached the summit I burst into tears. I never thought it was going to happen. Good on you for keeping the fight going, for not giving up, and believing in yourself. It's hard, but you can do it. I've seen people written off by doctors, but have grit their teeth and earned the reward. I now climb mountains regularly and I appreciate life so much. Never take your health for granted. It could all be taken away from you in the blink of an eye.
Smashed my heel riding my bike in a skatepark two and a half years ago. When I was propped up on a sofa thinking I'd never drop a hardtail to flat again, Tommo's story put my misery into context, powered my recovery and the adventures just got better. What a guy.
I remember seeing you at the Revs jam in the wheel chair and had to ask Jersey what had happened. I had to follow your journey through your insta and it was amazing to watch you learn to walk again, train and go through your rehab/physio. Your insane dedication to yourself to get back on your own 2 feet and see you back on 2 wheels was fucking amazing man! Keep that fire burning, you've inspired many to fight on through the shit times 💪
Tom thank you for sharing your story! It is an inspiration to me as at the moment I am recovering from a fractured elbow, ribs and a sprained MCL. In the back of my mind there is always the worry that things on the bike will be different from now on but you have set an example! Thanks again! Blessings to you and family!!
As a backwoods American, the entire English/European attitude of "thought I was going to bleed out and die right here on there tracks in my friends arms....but HERE WE ARE FUCK EM EH?" is admirable as shit. Never quit.
Bless you and glad you survived. Just tell your followers not to go for the next bigger jump, not be faster, more crazy, more followers chasing. The trend in MTB is sick and causes many casulties. STOP doing these death jumps! Next time another one will not come out of the tunnel
Wow i was Not expecting this. The footage of going down on to the tracks feels like absolutely Unreal nightmare so i can never imagine going through it in real Life! Its a miracle that you are alive and so good to see your humbleness towards it. Just amazing seeing you ride those big jumps again. I bet the whole thing was the biggest challenge of your life and you Nailed it!!
Absolutely inspiring jesus christ. This is an awesome video thank you for filming this documentary. I just found the clip on tik tok and had to know the back story. That rider is an animal🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Park designers need to stop making everything dangerous and focus on safety first. This jump never should’ve been made. You can make the same exact jumps with no dangerous gap, on a slope but that wouldn’t look cool, well who cares what a stupid picture looks like when you’re out of the game for life. I’m very angry with park designers in multiple sports. You’re ruining peoples lives.
I can´t even imagine the level of pain and suffering you and your relatives went through after that horrific crash. Happy to know you´re recovering and most of all, feeling happy again!
Great story. So much love for healing and coming back better. I wanted to know where the jumps at the end of the video from 10:30 onwards are and if they are open to the public.
Hi Tommo thank you for sharing what happened in this tragic accident. Not only do you go through the physical side but the emotional horror...I went through the same expereince crushed spine broken pelvis all my ribs broken crushed nerves in my left leg. At 35 I was heading off to the World Triathlon Championships I was already a successful Motocross rider moving to another sport. I was in a high speed car accident 120klm/hr roll over but we hit a telegraph post first that flung me into the front windscreen. I also saw the light but it was the engine bay catching on fire I was trapped in a crushed car the driver just left me there ? They were in shock I don't hate them but my life has forever changed because of the driver. Now I'm 63 I did compete in many World Championships. I have suffered pain so strong the doctors ask how the hell can you do this competing let alone just being a normal everyday person. I was determined I had no body in my life at the time to share the good bad and ugly days. As a person that particepates in sports this I think gave me the power and strength the Surgeon said I would never walk normal and I would never compete again. That was my Ah !!! don't ever so you can't do that anymore just like Martha the lady at the canteen she could understnad disappointment frustration and fear.That person had something very special and she offered to share that with you. I never got to wear my World Championship colours or have Olympic Medals around my neck but I do have the gift to encourage and keep positive as there is always someone that is worse off than me. Cheers mate from down under.
Please don't take this the wrong way but you are mad using headphones on terrain like that. I was scrambling up a near vertical gully and a boulder the size of my fist came down the cliff. OK its not car sized, however I was fortunate to hear it bounce twice above me but that was the only warning I had... I hugged the cliff praying it would bounce over me. It did, but had I not heard it I'm pretty sure I'd be a dead man as even a fall there would have likely been fatal.
Why didn’t you spot it first ? Or had you done that gap before? Either way I feel your pain been in hospital many times from mx injuries. That lady was wise.
Hello from Russia, I love your channel and this story is cool, hold on man, for the sake of your family, you have a lot of strength, this story gave motivation to appreciate loved ones, and be careful on the trails, no matter how much you would like to jump some big thing, but you must always remember that you are not immortal..
Amazing sad and beautiful story. You’re a pure inspiration to not give up no matter what. Good luck in life, enjoy your family and ride a bike as much as you can 🚴🏼🙂
Tommo, your story is so inspiring! Watching this vid i see myself. 2015, local trail, crash, 3 broken collarbones. 1 month in a hospital. Doctors said there's no chance for me to ride my Demo 8 again. That hospital time was kinda useful. I realized who are my real friends. Who are people you should love till the end of your life. I couldn't move my body left and right for like 5 weeks. Mentally you slowly become like a vegetable. Then, hard recovery. Several tries to make some small steps again. Small in distance, but veeeeery long in my mind. Almost 7 years later I ride my bike again, walk like nothing happened. Guys, crashes like this - it's a very valuable lesson. I don't want you to go through this. Cause it's not about temporary body disabilities, it's likely about mental strength, ability to stay positive even at such hard times.
And the fun fact is: two doctors who said I will never ride my bike and walk like a normal person, passed away. First doctor died at age 51, one year after my crash. Second doctor - at age 67, driving his car being drunk. Sorry for my bad english, I just couldn't pass by this story. Stay safe and never crash! ✌️💪🙏
Heart in my mouth every time I see that crash!!! Truly INSANE 🤯 To come back to riding is not only an IMMENSE physical achievement, but an emotional one, and then to be riding at such a high level is simply inspirational! Amazing story ❤
For anyone who needs it spelling out......always talk when things aren't going well. Always take and consider advice. Always listen. Always put in 100% yourself.
Absolute legend seriously mate huge inspiration!! I fell off a roof an I shattered my tib and fib also my skull that was hard enough recovery I’ve decided I’m going back snowboarding this year for the first time since the accident this video just got me pumped thanks Tom you’re a real king 👑 👌🏼 👏🏼
Amazing. Well done, for coming through the tough times, and I'm sure you'll help others through there tough times, whatever form they come in. Big love y'all!
Had a massive injury last may on my tibial plateu, in that period I was following your rehab on instagram, and that gave me so much energy for my come back! Thanks man, people like you, give to “normal people” a reason to come back.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
