Video: Martin Söderström's Road to Recovery Part Two
The road back to not only riding, but winning after a horrific leg break at Red Bull Joyride has been a long one for Martin Söderström. His mettle has truly been tested in both his ability to handle pain and the psychological demons that go with a bad injury. The 360 tailwhip is the trick that landed him in hospital and into such a struggle.
At FISE Montpelier, Martin's first contest back on the bike, he has to battle it face-to-face. But fate isn't finished with Martin just yet and events take a turn for the unexpected, just when he thinks he's getting back to his best. Catch up with part one here.
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26 Comments
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giveitall14
(Jan 20, 2015 at 15:14)
Look forward to seeing him ride again next season, he'll come out as a strong contender just as he was
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digitalbiker
(Jan 20, 2015 at 15:21)
Totally agree. FMB wasn't the same without him.
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Clarkeh
(Jan 20, 2015 at 17:41)
It's his effortless ease at pulling shit like 3 double whips, amazing to watch.
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2dollardoughnut
(Jan 20, 2015 at 17:19)
he looked so miserable riding a road bike
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mm0302
(Jan 20, 2015 at 17:20)
doesn't everyone?
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jedrzeja
(Jan 20, 2015 at 21:50)
We all would if we were forced to eat insects.
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BeardlessMarinRider
(Jan 21, 2015 at 4:01)
You can see his right ankle was still really unstable so it was probably a fair amount of pain coupled with the humiliation of being caught on camera in lycra 
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jedrzeja
(Jan 21, 2015 at 8:10)
Tour de Misery.
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jedrzeja
(Jan 21, 2015 at 8:10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODHhWcEdrvg
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Mountainman84
(Jan 20, 2015 at 16:54)
Hopefully fate is finished breaking his bones and he can crush those injury demons. Such a fluid rider and very fun to watch!
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raymond-george
(Jan 21, 2015 at 0:04)
"You really don't know how much you've lost after 9 months off the bike." *perfect 3 doublewhip* So, nothing?
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BrynScott
(Jan 20, 2015 at 15:48)
Ankle brace sponsor in 3...2...1...
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jamescmy
(Jan 21, 2015 at 3:52)
Thelander's face at 3:45, when he sees that his cheque has broken...
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hubsession
(Jan 20, 2015 at 16:22)
3:34
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kbrock
(Jan 20, 2015 at 17:06)
What am I missing?
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quanbing
(Jan 20, 2015 at 19:14)
the sexy girl?
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dmadness
(Jan 20, 2015 at 16:18)
GAH, messed up his foot now too.. I wish him a future without any broken things, and hopefully not sporting a life l long limp as I do.
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pgilbs
FL (Jan 20, 2015 at 18:39)
great story....even better pair of shorts.....
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NCFX
(Jan 21, 2015 at 9:51)
such a strong rider. Respect!
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bozoboon
(Jan 23, 2015 at 4:34)
Are you faster than Kurtis? Maybe you can pick up his contract. Go Sam.
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JIMMYY17
(Jan 25, 2015 at 0:09)
but how to download this video ?
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Steeezy
(Jan 20, 2015 at 15:22)
The MAN!
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quiahuitl
(Jan 20, 2015 at 16:20)
yeah Martin
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rakeothon
(Jan 20, 2015 at 20:47)
Did he re-break the same foot or was it the other?
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