Video: Brook Macdonald Hitting Jumps and Wheelies in New Recovery Update

Jan 13, 2020
by James Smurthwaite  

Here's a great way to start your Monday morning, Brook Macdonald is back on his mountain bike and hitting jumps, trails, turns and even popping wheelies.

Brook first started riding his bike again in October, two months after his World Championships crash at the end of August but he has now progressed back onto mountain bike trails and seems to be looking comfortable too.

bigquotesThis would have to be the next biggest achievement from walking. I visualised this day everyday and when I went and did it, it was the way I had visualised it to be. I ride with the biggest smile every time because I know how lucky I am to be able to do this again. Life’s goodBrook Macdonald

Brook is probably still a long way from racing but it's great to see him back doing what he loves and it's clear the injury will not be as life-changing as it could have been for the Kiwi rider. We wish Brook all the best in his continuing recovery.

For more on Brook's recovery, check out the recent HKT podcast, here.

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52 Comments
  • 124 1
 This guy has learned to walk (again) half a year ago and ridden his bike for only three month and he already goes bigger than me!!!
I´m already frustrated by these 9 year olds sending it way bigger than I ever will, but this is beyond despair. ;-)

Super happy to see him on a bike!
  • 2 0
 his mind already knows what to do! It's awesome to see that he's getting back up to speed.
  • 36 0
 Who says we can't have good news on Monday, so nice to see him back on his bike.
  • 12 0
 This just made my Monday morning! The Bulldogs back on it brings a smile w a small tear proving that no matter how big the hurtle, its worth "going for it"! Such an inspiration and a incredible bro!! Stay Strong Bulldog!
  • 12 0
 This guy is a genuine beast.- Nuff said. Hope he gets some great results this upcoming race season!
  • 7 0
 if you look for “tough as nails” in the dictionary you’ll find a picture of Brook. Seriously not many people can say they are built like this. Physically and mentally
  • 7 0
 I think he's made from the same material as airplane black boxes.
  • 3 0
 Yeah this made my day! Amazing job Brook! You are showing us how capable people are at overcoming. I'm just astonished, you must be working harder than anyone to do this. Inspirational!
  • 3 0
 After my double wrist surgery in 2019, I know how good that feeling is when your first get back on the saddle. So stoked for the Bulldog!
  • 2 0
 Congrats bud!! Your determination is inspiring, hope to see you back on the tour.......A big lesson to us 40+ folks to never quit the fight...on the bike, in the gym or any other sport.
  • 4 0
 That's awesome ! Keep it up !
  • 4 0
 Amazing news. Happy for Brook.
  • 3 0
 The man has the mental strength that cant really be matched. Cant wait to see him in WC
  • 2 0
 Back from injury and already more stylish and confident than me and my sidewalk 3 inch jumps.
  • 3 0
 The Bulldog is finally unleashed!!! Smile
  • 4 1
 Don't Show this to your surgeon Big Grin
  • 2 0
 Hell yes! If we could just have something this amazing to wake up to every Monday, the world would be a better place.
  • 3 1
 Is it Christmass yet? what a present!
  • 2 0
 Insane. So pumped for this guy!
  • 2 0
 Impressive and great to see him back.
  • 1 0
 Legend, so happy to see him out smiling on the trails again. Stay safe out there Brook!
  • 1 0
 Shit! He's faster than me again. I missed my chance to ever beat the bulldog.
  • 1 0
 Awesome to see Bulldog back on a bike. But as a Napier boy living in Halifax NS I miss Pan Pac and summer...
  • 2 0
 Yeeeeeaaahhh booooy!
  • 1 0
 Great news! Hope to see him back on track soon????
  • 9 0
 In the HKT podcast he says he'd like to be back for the 3rd WC if everything goes well. www.hktproducts.co.uk/blogs/podcast/093-brook-macdonald-1
  • 2 0
 @Oolex: mate, that would be unbelievably awesome...
  • 1 0
 amazing????????will he be racing tho???
  • 1 0
 He's aiming return mid season!
  • 1 0
 Excellent news! Get some Brook! \m/
  • 1 0
 Ya brook!!!!! back like it never even happend!!!
  • 1 0
 Best post of the year! Way to go Brook!
  • 1 0
 This is awesome, perfect positivity for a Monday morning
  • 1 0
 This is great news! Really helped my Monday! Stoked for you Brook!
  • 1 0
 Thats it !! Keep it up !!
  • 1 0
 Yeahhh Brook!!!!!!!!!! Never give up Cheers
  • 1 0
 Amazing, happy for Brook!
  • 1 0
 finally I'm as good as a pro! jokes aside stoked to see you on the mend!
  • 1 0
 This man's a HERO!!!!
  • 1 0
 Good
  • 1 0
 Here weg go.
  • 1 0
 Go on Brook !
  • 1 0
 Yes Brook!
  • 1 0
 Mint to see....
  • 1 0
 Shred on Bulldog!
  • 1 0
 Carn that good dogg
  • 1 0
 Yo man! You’re killer!
  • 1 0
 happy for you man!!!!
  • 1 0
 Wow !! Just Wow !!!
  • 1 0
 Hell yeah! Go on!
  • 1 0
 Awesome!!!!
  • 1 0
 Stoked!







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