after paralysing my left arm 6 months ago im back on the bike with 1 arm!
This photo was POD on 2007-05-19
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flag commencal19 (May 15, 2007 at 13:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
wow mate how do u manage that??????
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flag will54869 (May 18, 2007 at 23:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
This is so sick. mad props.
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flag huckoveraduck (May 19, 2007 at 1:49) (Below Threshold) show comment
sick man, your an inspiration.
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flag foodpoison (May 19, 2007 at 2:23) (Below Threshold) show comment
Easily the best pod there has ever been.
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flag b1k3rjp (May 19, 2007 at 2:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
I agree with huckoveraduch .. you're a prove of courage

Keep Riding
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flag n8dowg (May 19, 2007 at 4:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
dude. you are a legend man.
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flag pugs (May 19, 2007 at 11:01) (Below Threshold) show comment
Its great to see that you still manage to enjoy the mountain biking experience (two arms or not) !!!
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flag norco33 (May 19, 2007 at 12:05) (Below Threshold) show comment
It kinda looks like his arm is tucked into his jersey, It'z not thought because he has both breaks on the same side. Looks sick.
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flag jtenisch (May 19, 2007 at 15:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
his arm is tucked into his jersey....its paralyzed not cut off.
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flag costello (May 19, 2007 at 20:00) (Below Threshold) show comment
If I were to choose between a pic of someone 360'in the grand canyon and this pic for POD....it'd be this one....this guy is amazing....good stuff man keep ridin
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flag costello (May 19, 2007 at 20:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
Look at this guy's album...hes wild...no wonder his arm is paralyzed...but thats life
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flag pinkbikehaz (December 17, 2007 at 1:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
THE CRASH WAS INSANE

the sound on the vid is not coool
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flag Hackel (May 16, 2008 at 12:20) (Below Threshold) show comment
he should cut off the left side of the handlebars.....that would look cool i think (sry for my english)
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flag bennyboy123 (May 15, 2007 at 13:11) (Below Threshold) show comment
awesome!!!! keep it goin mate! i hope this aint a joke lol, dnt mean that to sound harsh if it isn't but yeah...if its true good on ya!
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flag orangeairo87 (May 15, 2007 at 13:22) (Below Threshold) show comment
this is no joke mate, go to www.myspace.com/ride_til_you_die to check out the vid of my crash, over shot the landing on a 50x25 gap and hit a tree. pulled 5 nerves out of my spine, had 2 operations an im back on the bike.
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flag shore-freeride (May 19, 2007 at 0:28) (Below Threshold) show comment
Do you ride with a steering damper so the bar doesnts turn to easily and the bike holds a better line? I rode some downhill last year with a guy with one arm, rippin in as faster than me. total inspiration. Props man
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flag raak (May 19, 2007 at 3:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
whoaaa, i just watched that crash. Bad one. I hope you get better. If you're still riding then you've got the right attitude to recover if it is possible to, and I wish you all the best. My friend hit a jump on his snowboard in france a few months back and landed on his head. They had to chip a section of bone out of his thigh area and insert it into the back of his neck/spine. He's lucky all has now is pain. But yeah, respect - no one can argue that you're a real biker!!!!
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flag Terri-Anne (December 17, 2007 at 2:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
If this had happened to me, I can't put my hand on my heart and say Id get back on my bike... you are an actual legend.
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flag strus (May 15, 2007 at 13:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
dude you're a real tough guy. keeping the spirit all the time. hope the paralise isn't permanent. cheers from poland
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flag orangeairo87 (May 15, 2007 at 13:32) (Below Threshold) show comment
i have 2 arms but am paralysed in the left arm, i have no idea how much if any movement i will regain =[
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flag lynch006 (May 15, 2007 at 13:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
Dude, sorry to hear that. U betta keep riding. God when ur riding your gonna get such a built right arm lol. Hope u get better.
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flag sam111 (May 15, 2007 at 13:43) (Below Threshold) show comment
WoW!!! You have real skill, I realy hope you regain your movement because i watched that clip and it looked real bad how far did you fall ( This guy crippled on a big north shore drop) . I hope you get better, but keep em photos comeing.
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flag lynch006 (May 15, 2007 at 13:44) (Below Threshold) show comment
Hey dude, i love what you've done with the double brake on the same side of the bar. Clever, hope u get better.
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flag radek (May 19, 2007 at 15:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
Yeah, just noticed that. That's really cool. It looks like the index finger operates one brake and the middle finger the other. Awesome.
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flag dhcyc (May 19, 2007 at 16:05) (Below Threshold) show comment
have just noticed that too and the first thought was that something is wrong here and it's not a 100% riding pic or just pretending riding but however, I wouldn't argue about it cos this pic has some deeper sense. and lookin at that detail made my eyes a kind of strange feeling just like when the pic isn't sharp enough but u know that it should be lol anyway radek made it clear and my eyes are ok now ;p
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flag cunning-stunt (May 15, 2007 at 14:29) (Below Threshold) show comment
Hey mate, well done for not giving up and actually having the balls to go out and keep riding. Thats true dedication! You have my respect, keep it up!
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flag mctomo (May 15, 2007 at 14:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
POD cos this dudes got determination man.
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flag noved (May 15, 2007 at 15:03) (Below Threshold) show comment
there a photos like this that make me want to go out and bike right now
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flag sam264 (May 15, 2007 at 15:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
dude, that's f*ckin' inspiration right there, keep riding man, hope your arm gets better
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flag vurpa (May 15, 2007 at 16:36) (Below Threshold) show comment
You schould get sponsored by IronHorse because apparently you have an iron will.
Best of luck to you mate
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flag yournemesis (May 19, 2007 at 13:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeah they will, they sponsor this mountain biker with one leg and he does pretty good in pro races and they are a great companie so do it
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flag oryxfreerider111 (May 15, 2007 at 17:20) (Below Threshold) show comment
man good for you! keep rippin it up!
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flag downhillracer1 (May 15, 2007 at 20:01) (Below Threshold) show comment
WOW! Your an inspiration! Keep it up!!!
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flag riderfourlife (May 15, 2007 at 20:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
wow this is amazing keep on riding, no matter what...hope u get better
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flag ismellbad16 (May 15, 2007 at 21:43) (Below Threshold) show comment
shit man im impressed. nice work
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flag joshkonaboy (May 16, 2007 at 0:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
he has to brakes on one side thats mint POD!!!!!!!
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flag charlie810 (May 19, 2007 at 2:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
just realised that myself a genious idea. at first wen i saw the small pic on the hompage i was thinking WTF a guy riding about with one arm for the sake of it. BUT then i read and props to you for doing what yoou do.
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flag smeeagain (May 16, 2007 at 0:31) (Below Threshold) show comment
Megamassive respect from me. Youre my hero of the month. Wish you tons of fun on your ride!
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flag storey1 (May 16, 2007 at 7:56) (Below Threshold) show comment
yr class dude ive seen u up mtn ash loads of time gd on u dnt let the sport down init!!!
nice style 2
add my msn n we cld go ridin soon or sumit!
storeyboi_santacruz@hotmail.co.uk
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flag braap299 (May 18, 2007 at 23:02) (Below Threshold) show comment
wow bro major props to you
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flag stpbiker (May 18, 2007 at 23:02) (Below Threshold) show comment
Now thats a man!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag ben456 (May 18, 2007 at 23:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
your amazing man keep riding cuase thats not stoping u bud and it is true to those who say its fake but notice both beaks on the right side of the bar and the front brake isnt on the left but the right for those who think it isnt reall.
Good job man keep shreding
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flag wazzupp (May 18, 2007 at 23:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
holy shit thats soooo awesome!!!! PROPS!!!!!!!!
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flag partyboy1122 (May 18, 2007 at 23:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
in decline right? but orangeairo87 i seriously respect u for continuing to ride with a paralyzed arm. i hope you regain control over it, but until then keep shredding
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flag dahotscott (May 18, 2007 at 23:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
props man/ I love to see dedication like that! POD all the way!
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flag pbuser87404 (May 18, 2007 at 23:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
Keep Ripin'
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flag devincilove (May 19, 2007 at 0:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
goddamn amn, you got balls! thats nuts, sorry about ur arm but holy fuk you ca nstill rip with only one!
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flag konanpiotruc (May 19, 2007 at 0:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
beautiful POD! How do you stay on the bike? respect!
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flag madkimi (May 19, 2007 at 0:37) (Below Threshold) show comment
man...props...don't ever give up
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flag muminos (May 19, 2007 at 0:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
Totaly respect!!! NiCe
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flag b3nnyb0y (May 19, 2007 at 0:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
Thats awesome m8 keep it up.
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flag jergo (May 19, 2007 at 0:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
WOW you got a very strong will....keep it going =)
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flag harodownhill (May 19, 2007 at 0:49) (Below Threshold) show comment
hell yeah bro you got my respect keep it up hope you get well
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flag martyr83 (May 19, 2007 at 0:53) (Below Threshold) show comment
RESPECT!! POD!
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flag cr0553r (May 19, 2007 at 1:01) (Below Threshold) show comment
respect, keep going!!!
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flag zbyqbp (May 19, 2007 at 1:05) (Below Threshold) show comment
yea, props man and full respect for U! keep goin' ))
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flag coltkiller (May 19, 2007 at 1:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
Full respect for you man ! Respect !
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flag dmrpat1234 (May 19, 2007 at 1:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
respect for still riding that must really suck having only one arm you can use. props.
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flag stinkyryder (May 19, 2007 at 1:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
respect dude my inspiration
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flag stinkyryder (May 19, 2007 at 1:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
respect dude my inspiration
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flag konafaun (May 19, 2007 at 1:56) (Below Threshold) show comment
:O Damn, respect, zią. keep rolling
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flag renio (May 19, 2007 at 2:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
shit... this pic really deserves the status of POD I'm keeping my fingers crossed so you get better props and full respect for your courage
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flag dhcyc (May 19, 2007 at 2:36) (Below Threshold) show comment
the movie showing ur crash is horrible :/ that speed and so much trees shit shit shit but ur a guy to admire, never give up!
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flag theking78 (May 19, 2007 at 2:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
i think you are the best rider and the most motivate rider i know.. you must have a very big courage to ride.. i don't know if you gap now but..wowwww what a couragous man you are! congraculation ! it's look like the real spirit of freeriding.. always riding for the best and the worst! thank you for this shot and i hope you can ride whith your to harm early. sorry for my bad english.. good ride..
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flag jooocke (May 19, 2007 at 3:02) (Below Threshold) show comment
oh, it has to be hard mountainbiking with just one arm. Good job dude!
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flag pbuser80571 (May 19, 2007 at 3:08) (Below Threshold) show comment
nice pice, now i know that with almost any injury that you can still ride. Cheers for the photo, gives alot of motivation.... and its a sweeet pic.
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flag dabomb666 (May 19, 2007 at 3:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
WOW! fair play mate, i love the ingenious use of a dual brake leaver on the bar, thats pretty talented.
keep it up!
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flag olic (May 19, 2007 at 3:11) (Below Threshold) show comment
hey man, i know james nichollas from bridgend through uni in cardiff. i remember him showing me your video back in the summer. i was gutted for you.

fair plays to you! bet your still faster than me downhill!
keep it up bud!
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flag mmmmmmsexualp1 (May 19, 2007 at 3:12) (Below Threshold) show comment
this guy has the spirit of mountain biking doesnt stop for anything, your a f*cking legend hope the arm gets better, ride on man. oh and by the way you have a really nice bike
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flag seven2seven727 (May 19, 2007 at 3:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
POD FOREVER! Impossible is nothing!
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flag adam-silver (May 19, 2007 at 3:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
tom ur mad. and a bit funny inthe head. but all the same we all love u
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flag idonthaveabike (May 19, 2007 at 3:51) (Below Threshold) show comment
that is amazing man!!! well done
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flag andrewdirtjump (May 19, 2007 at 3:59) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeah u are the best!!!!
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flag pescetto (May 19, 2007 at 4:01) (Below Threshold) show comment
you are the best!!!! f*ck yeah!!! respect!! keep shreding!!!!!
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flag adam-cuthbertson (May 19, 2007 at 4:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
props man thats legendary keep it up!!
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flag logan2 (May 19, 2007 at 4:22) (Below Threshold) show comment
big respect! like adidas say impossible is nothing! and u are a great insperation to all people out there who are injuryed and think about give giving up, obviously you u have a passion and drive that even some of us fully able people havent got!
big respect and keep it going buddy!
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flag ricard0 (May 19, 2007 at 4:24) (Below Threshold) show comment
I hope you regain you`re arm movement. In the crash, were you wearing all protections?
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flag pearhead (May 19, 2007 at 4:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
yer dude definate POD
thats pure dedication to the sport and shows that u can do anything if you put your mind to it!
a real inspiration.......keep it up!!!
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flag radosz (May 19, 2007 at 4:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
Very big RESPECt man!!!!!!!!! And everyone who say that he has 2 arms a big motherf*cker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RESPECT!!!! POD
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flag teameb (May 19, 2007 at 5:01) (Below Threshold) show comment
Respect man!!It must be very hard to ride with one hand :/ I can't imagine!!!You are really awesome!!respect!!keep riding!! it really deserves for POD
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flag deanio (May 19, 2007 at 5:13) (Below Threshold) show comment
Ye Tom boi!
WOOooooooooooooooo.
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flag milanboez (May 19, 2007 at 5:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeh tom pod thats rad! and well deserved. as a lot of people have said proper respect to u for getting back on yr bike and shredding. im sure one day ull get yr arm back, but until then keep ripping!
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flag jeppee (May 19, 2007 at 5:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
MKT vilja
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flag dude-o (May 19, 2007 at 5:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
props for gettin back on yeh bike an rippin..

sick vtec mini btw, you go to any shows ?
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flag ludis (May 19, 2007 at 5:54) (Below Threshold) show comment
omg your sick ! keep going man
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flag freerider1234 (May 19, 2007 at 6:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
Wow man u so deserve it thats amazing!!!!!
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flag kona90 (May 19, 2007 at 6:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
respect man !!! ... WOW !!
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flag orangezef (May 19, 2007 at 6:23) (Below Threshold) show comment
Simply awsome how do u do that its so insperational
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flag djman22 (May 19, 2007 at 6:26) (Below Threshold) show comment
hey where can i go to see this clip
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flag mx2203 (May 19, 2007 at 6:40) (Below Threshold) show comment
you deserve POD... you are an inspiration... such a sick pic!!!
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flag live2ride07 (May 19, 2007 at 6:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
fukin sweet keep it up
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flag hazboy (May 19, 2007 at 6:51) (Below Threshold) show comment
POD man, fairplay to you, like the dual levers, sick!!
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flag kevinroy (May 19, 2007 at 6:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
Such respect for someone like you, nothing will stop you from riding your bike. Its life, without our bikes i dont know what we would do. Keep shredding bud!
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flag deltatrick (May 19, 2007 at 9:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
very well said!
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flag crazyjimmy600 (May 19, 2007 at 6:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
That is so amazing dude
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flag wolny (May 19, 2007 at 7:03) (Below Threshold) show comment
respect dude, and i hope you'll get better soon !
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flag foxboycanada (May 19, 2007 at 7:08) (Below Threshold) show comment
yo that crazy now that a true rider
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flag rich4134 (May 19, 2007 at 7:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
nice one tomasssss. GO TEAMMMMMMMMMMM!!!
u will do the chute at rheola on the weekend 8]

p.s. im a good photographer =]
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flag gillett (May 19, 2007 at 7:18) (Below Threshold) show comment
awesome must have really strong left arm now
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flag gillett (May 19, 2007 at 7:18) (Below Threshold) show comment
i mean right keep it up
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flag kawi (May 19, 2007 at 7:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
The lever idea is sweet.
keep riding
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flag e2rd (May 19, 2007 at 7:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
very nice! gr8 job.
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flag megastoked (May 19, 2007 at 7:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
Way to go !! And nobody is complaining about this POD, this is the true spirit of our sport !!
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flag mjolner (May 19, 2007 at 7:36) (Below Threshold) show comment
all props to you mate ! you bring motivation !
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flag buzzard (May 19, 2007 at 7:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
you should try a Hopey steering stabilizer.
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flag gtschallenge (May 19, 2007 at 7:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
WOW, Seems we've got a winner for the photo of year!
You dude, make me ride more than anyone in this site, keep the spirit up, good luck for u and your SX, IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHNG!

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flag pursell (May 19, 2007 at 7:39) (Below Threshold) show comment
amazing, very motivating. this shows how much mountain biking really means to us.
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flag starcbiker (May 19, 2007 at 7:43) (Below Threshold) show comment
very very impessive, you have the couage of a lion! wait to keep going, i don't if i could do what you do, great job man
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flag juanes91dh (May 19, 2007 at 7:47) (Below Threshold) show comment
pod, my respect for you
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flag specialized1234 (May 19, 2007 at 7:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
keep on goin good work!
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flag trailblazer181 (May 19, 2007 at 7:55) (Below Threshold)