Video: Redemption at Crankworx Rotorua After a Horrific Crash in 2019
In 2019, Patrick attended his first Cankworx which resulted in a major crash putting him in hospital for 6 days with a long recovery lasting 7 months. A year later Patrick got the invite to go back and compete. This was REDEMPTION.
Patrick & videographer Sebastian met over in Rotorua, New Zealand just 6 days before Crankworx in the hostel they were both staying in. The meaning of the video is to show the art & passion of cycling. And how it can bring people together from all over the world.
Filmed & Edited - Sebastian Leon | IG: @sleonr |
 | There's two stories to this video. The first how I crashed last year, came back this year and got through it. The second, how this sport brings people together from all around the world. I've met so many good people from it. We're all competing against each other but at the end of the day, we're all friends that are inspired by each other. - Patrick Robinson |
Special thanks to Lauren & all the Crankworx team, Medical Team, Rotorua Hospital, Rotorua Sky Line, Chad, Charlie, Johny, Euan, Iona, Micayla, Victoria, Ale, Will, Ellis. And all the Crankworx riders.
& Sebastian Leon for putting this video together.
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15 Comments
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samdeatley
FL (Apr 19, 2020 at 8:05)
I feel like a ruptured spleen is a rite of passage. Or maybe that’s just my self validation for having done it twice.
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patrickrobinsonuk
(Apr 19, 2020 at 8:27)
It should say "splenectomy". I don't have a spleen anymore, it was unrepairable and had to be removed.
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samdeatley
FL (Apr 19, 2020 at 10:31)
@patrickrobinsons: that’s tough. I get it, although they left mine in both times. Glad to see you’re doing well though. Get it!
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tremeer023
FL (Apr 19, 2020 at 11:48)
@patrickrobinsons: me too (about 9 yrs ago). Hasn't been an issue until now...
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martin737
FL (Apr 19, 2020 at 19:40)
Respect! What was the cost for the treatment/surgery if I may ask?
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Eduardoramundo
(Apr 19, 2020 at 23:46)
@patrickrobinsons: Your scar is huge! I lacerated my spleen in 2004 but still have most of it left. I lost 16 units of blood though :-( All got infected after and had 800ml of fluid in my left lung.
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tremeer023
FL (Apr 20, 2020 at 1:24)
@martin737: God bless the (free) NHS!
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BMXrad
(Apr 19, 2020 at 10:59)
"Pat Flip Pat Flip Pat Flip" " Send it send it Send it send It"
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Stinkbug2
(Apr 19, 2020 at 18:28)
Pesky spleens - mine went back in the 90’s.
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cpobanz
(Apr 19, 2020 at 19:17)
Great video, amazing rider!
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Otago
(Apr 19, 2020 at 20:04)
Superb video, emotional...
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chals
(Apr 19, 2020 at 23:25)
This made me smile.
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foxinsocks
(Apr 20, 2020 at 0:39)
wow, what a talented rider. nice video!
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Elozi232
(Apr 20, 2020 at 10:28)
Great video Pat!
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freedomcomponents
(Apr 20, 2020 at 1:45)
Cool video.
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