Tom Bannister at llantrisant in Cardiff, Wales - photo by orangeairo87

drop into the berms at llantrisant

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Album: old-photos
Category: All Mountain/Enduro
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2007 at 9:32
Jun 11, 2007
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Trail: llantrisant
Riders: Tom Bannister

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ollielammas Mod (Jun 11, 2007 at 11:37)

Should be POD for Tom showing so much dedication to the sport...... Ride on man!

chriscool (Jul 27, 2008 at 13:17) (Below Threshold)

his right arm must be jacckkedd

bikingarran (Dec 4, 2008 at 16:16)

fair play

i like the two brake levers on one side

chriscool (Dec 7, 2008 at 14:04) (Below Threshold)

hey if you look at his shirt, you can see his other arm props to you for trying it though

nouser (Jul 31, 2009 at 3:10)

props to u for doing downhill hill that must be hard

TheSniperEyes (Jul 31, 2009 at 10:01)

At first I though this is a trick. No hander. But wow, to ride with one hand. Mister, you are an inspiration to the world. I believe it is hard to even pull up, when you jump.
Keep on riding and good luck. You rule!

Amazing....

scotch (Aug 3, 2009 at 8:28)

i looked at the thumbnail thinking it was a guy doin a big one hander haha

PizzaPipeline (Aug 3, 2009 at 8:30)

he is gonna be doing a 1 hander for a looong time

brodoyouevenbike (Sep 11, 2009 at 3:21)

this HAS to be pod, hes one of the most dedicated riders i've seen!

but beware when your left arm is good, your right arm will be twice as strong

Andy-M (Sep 13, 2009 at 5:23)

I think I remember reading that his left arm is paralyzed, so It'll never be good

brodoyouevenbike (Sep 13, 2009 at 5:26)

oh? well that sucks

williee (Oct 17, 2009 at 18:41)

his other pictures he has the brakes on the other side?

nouser (Dec 5, 2010 at 11:44)

u guys are idiots look at his t-shirt his arm is inside his top jesus im usually the dumb one.....

bikingarran (Jan 2, 2011 at 14:57)

its paralyzed

noved (Jun 12, 2007 at 10:14)

this guy is a hero to the sport and he has dedication for this sport my hats off to you

marklister (Jun 11, 2007 at 13:09)

I agree! POD, look at his control off that drop with one arm. Props

konadremr (Jun 11, 2007 at 15:00)

what a stud man POD! Keep going

innovaite (Jun 21, 2007 at 9:18)

yah dude! never give up doing what u love to do?

urbanraider (Jan 12, 2008 at 10:27)

this guy really is a hero, when i had my arm in a sling for a couple days, i was on my bike the day after the accident, but i was not thinking bout riding trails, and this guy must be so dedicated to even be pulling this off, thats amazing man, you deserve POD just for your level of dedication. **notice how he has both break levers on his right side, hate to repeat myself but that showcases dedication at its best**

cooldudethatate (Oct 17, 2009 at 17:16)

That is unreal the video.I would get dual crown forks if i was doing that though. Watch the vid.He lost the use of his arm after jumping 50 feet of a 20 foot drop and hit a tree with his arm and lost the use of it.

mohamedalipl (Sep 1, 2007 at 14:41)

It's amazing nothing more need to be said...

tajpatel (Jun 21, 2008 at 10:39)

I continue to idolize you bro, your an amazing inspiration to any rider out there. Ride On!

nouser (Jul 31, 2009 at 9:51)

pod never seen someone so dedicated riding with an injury

mtbwales (Sep 17, 2007 at 13:40)

Hi, I think I have seen u riding on the trails, u ride harder than me with two hands. How bad is the break? Dedication dude!

andyn (Sep 13, 2009 at 5:27)

this explains it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iXpndb3h6k

OMG

max-bmx17 (Oct 17, 2009 at 17:12)

You are amazing man, you ride dh or freeride with one hand, WOW !!!

Flos (Dec 11, 2007 at 12:55)

keeps going, u havent given up and thats great xxx

tristan57050 (Jan 12, 2008 at 10:19)

never stop ridding !!!
you are amazing

papan (Jan 13, 2008 at 1:44)

Respect ! keep on rocking

hodgey (Feb 3, 2008 at 9:30)

damn huge props to you dude! i still nosedive stuff with 2 arms let alone 1

pbuser223261 (May 8, 2008 at 7:46)

This Guy Is Awseome On A Bike I Was Down There When He Was Riding. Respect !!! You R Brilliant.

nouser (Nov 28, 2008 at 13:56)

That is pure dedication to MTB riding. Sweet man.

natewynanscreations (Oct 17, 2009 at 17:11)

pretty sure this is photo shopped. but if it's not, u rule!

DHelz (Nov 27, 2009 at 13:50)

its not photoshopped, a while ago he fell off badly and his left arm is paralysed so with one working arm he rides on, props ! i saw this photo ages ago and yet it still hasnt got pod, its definatley got my vote, POD

flyingpig129 (Oct 30, 2009 at 7:54)

he broke his arm? and wanted to ride THAT much. gd for him

alwayshardcoreteam (May 22, 2008 at 14:24)

respect !! this sport is for people like you !

chris93 (Jul 27, 2008 at 13:17)

respect man keep on shredding

gymon (Nov 22, 2008 at 12:19)

WOW!! nice!!

olus95 (Jul 23, 2009 at 18:20)

WOW! Respect !

biker4rl (Sep 11, 2009 at 12:35)

yea u can see it in his shirt:P aha

kacperr (Jun 5, 2010 at 9:35)

WOW! respect !!

gobar (Dec 24, 2007 at 2:47)

POD !!! POD !!!

downhilldro (May 20, 2008 at 9:46)

commitment

scottboxxer (May 22, 2008 at 14:19)

Pod!

creech (Jul 11, 2008 at 13:56)

FRIGGEN EH RIDE ON BUDDY

MichalKrider (Nov 20, 2008 at 10:57)

Respect!!

nicolai-helius-freerider (Aug 1, 2009 at 3:38)

u can see that his arm is in his jersy

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