Video: Trailer 1 - Injuries - A Racer's Dream by Hutchinson UR by urteam

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pinksite (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:01)

Do not think injuries are a racers dream?

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desl (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:48)

Nothing but BIG respect for Tracey!!
Broke mij tibia and fibula a good year ago and now running for the first time (pain & inflamation free) last week.
So i can relate to a bit of the struggle she must have had.
Like i said, Respect!

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fabdemaere (Nov 23, 2013 at 13:59)

4 pieces calcaneus AND stage 2 ankle sprain, so I had to wait for a month before they could cut me up, or it would've been a mess with that sprain. "Walking" after 9 weeks, light home trainer sessions after 12 and proper Dh riding after 18... Pretty quick recovery imo

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Two2tits (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:44)

If you don't crash your not trying hard enough! A broken femur must really suck, I'm currently nursing a broken collarbone and that sucks

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hellhound089 (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:48)

@two2tits Im just about back from my collarbone (2nd time I've done it so looks super messed up)
keep persisting and you'll get there!!

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hardyk (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:59)

i shattered my left calcaneus in 3 pieces 2 years ago, took 4 months to be able to walk again, i can't imagine a broken femur.. big respect to everyone triumphing from injuries.

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ricardomedina (Nov 23, 2013 at 12:14)

I´ve just got my calcaneus broken the same way you did so 4 months it´ll be how much to ride a bike then?

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hardyk (Nov 23, 2013 at 13:31)

depends on your rehab happened to me before winter so id say it take maybe 6 months to be comfortable.

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fabdemaere (Nov 23, 2013 at 14:02)

Calcaneus in 4 pieces AND a stage 2 sprained ankle, so I had to wait for a month until they could cut me open and put my calcaneus back together (otherwise it would've been a mess with the sprain).
First walk after 9 weeks, first home trainer sesh after 12 and proper DH riding after 18... Pretty quick recovery imo

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ricardomedina (Nov 26, 2013 at 16:30)

Yisuus thats what my doctor said it´ll take, I thought it was too much time from my back it only took 3 months haha never thought the foot will take longer. I had also the fibula damaged so i also wait but only 1 week they put a lot of meds to drain the blood Thanks bros.

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Chaindriven (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:16)

I snapped my femur and this is pretty spot on. Hated the walker. All of your leg muscle weakens and some is cut through. You pretty much have to teach yourself how to walk again. It is an injury that you triumph from.

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SuperKobeD (Nov 21, 2013 at 11:43)

Same here. Broken femur sucks, it takes all the energy out of you. This video brought back some bad memories. But luckily my femur healed nicely and besides huge scar its like i never had an accident at all.

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Chaindriven (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:46)

Yup bad memories for sure. It can put you in a dark place. But with proper rehab you can make a full recovery, eventually.

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redbullrick (Nov 21, 2013 at 13:07)

Yea it is, you really do have to learn how to walk an use your leg again, broke mine 9 months ago(motocross compound distal femur break) have a rod inside my femur from knee to hip, but after months of waiting for it to grow back together it still hasnt, going back under the knife next week. what i have learned through out what iv been through so far is to not give up and to keep on stepping forward even if its one step at a time.

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SithBike (Nov 24, 2013 at 15:08)

Come on @redbullrick. Your a young dude, heal that baby up. I'm rooting for you. Maybe a little "under the knife" is all you need. I like to think of Arnold Schwarzenegger when I have a injury. He says every injury area heals up stronger than it was to begin with. I rather believe him with practical experience than any doctor with theoretical knowledge. You'll be shredding on two wheels in no time!

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redbullrick (Nov 24, 2013 at 20:40)

Yea man thanks!

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bikebike69 (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:42)

Respect for ANYONE who tries to make a living from an extreme sport a like DH. It's a tough road,she's lucky she has Mick in her corner. Someone who's been there and done it just like her. Epic respect to to all!

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Shawn902 (Nov 21, 2013 at 13:42)

Killer rider, tough as nails, and a bombshell to boot. Triple threat for sure.

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Michaeljackson (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:34)

I shattered my right heel in a bmx race it took almost a full year before a could walk and now my ankle is fused. it took some time to get to the point of not being afraid to get on my dh bike. mad props to her for pushing thru and getting back on the bike

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bobmx (Nov 21, 2013 at 14:04)

Broken bones and what you do afterwards, is what separetes us rider's from everyone else!!! 10 months in bed with my Femur, tibia & fibula Broken never stopped me from getting back in action and better than ever!... RESPECT TRACEY #1

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Crisskan FL (Nov 21, 2013 at 11:35)

And I'm sitting here complaining about two ripped ligaments in my right wrist. Guess I should be happy when it could have been worse.
But seriously, all type of injuries sucks right? Especially those who take you off your bike for a long time.

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orastreet1 (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:26)

I feel you man! Those things take forever to heal! And you feel it on the bike - every little bump.

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jbreckenridge (Nov 21, 2013 at 11:26)

recovering from a broken femur, jaw and both wrists. luckily my bike was fine...I spent 4 days in a hospital. couldn't wait to get riding again.

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fufighter05 (Nov 21, 2013 at 11:41)

I fractured my pelvis a few years ago. Trying to tell a racer that you must stay still and go slow is like telling someone not to breath. I'm no world cup racer but I believe that falls like that make you smarter on the trail, and then ultimately faster on course.

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simonbok (Nov 21, 2013 at 15:00)

wow that is so real life,never get to see behind the seen / on the road to recovery etc. get on and beat the poms ashes time.

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rileyalex (Nov 26, 2013 at 6:50)

I broke the ball joint in my shoulder and my shin coming up short on a 30ft road gap. It took just over 6 months before I could ride properly.
@redbullrick hope all goes well under the knife dude and hopefully you will be shredding the trails again soon

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stpaulinland (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:09)

Was that Stevie Smiths mechanic wheeling her bags out? Props to Tracey, one hell of a comeback. Hope she tears it up next season.

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fabdemaere (Nov 23, 2013 at 14:09)

yup, Nigel Reeves

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yustinusAW (Nov 21, 2013 at 18:24)

"call round some footballer friends and get them to sit down in front of the computer to show them what this sport is really made of!"
fu*ck yeah footballer have smaller ball than downhiller,

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yustian (Nov 21, 2013 at 19:42)

not when you get ACL from football

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Worm-Burner (Nov 21, 2013 at 19:53)

Playing footy only requires 1 ball...

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yamaboy2000 (Nov 22, 2013 at 22:50)

crashed at Northar on the smallest jump in the park not giving it any respect...broke my collar bone, two ribs & seperated both shoulders...But a broken femur is terribly worse, not to mention scarry..Tracey is one Super Tough Talented Champion...MAD
RESPECT!!!!

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urteam (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:12)

But the price to pay sometimes to reach your dreams ;-)

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DhGabe FL (Nov 21, 2013 at 15:02)

Two words.... Re & Spect! I think I'd sit in bed for 3 years after all those injuries. Might as well consider me a veggie human if I was in her shoes.

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hajabuz (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:30)

I wish you good health and a lot of perseverance. We all know how to return to the sport after the fall 3

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fabdemaere (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:44)

She broke THREE collarbones?!
Damn, I only have two.

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urteam (Nov 21, 2013 at 10:47)

She broke the first one in 3 spots at Val d'Isère. Didn't have any surgery. Then broke the other in Australia in March, got operated on. Then broke the first one again in Les 2 Alpes and got surgery. She now has two metal collarbones

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mudmandhbrazil (Nov 21, 2013 at 14:03)

Injuries like that are scary... need good head to recover well.

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Chaindriven (Nov 21, 2013 at 17:03)

Good head is appropriate at anytime.... But I know what you mean.

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trimakas (Nov 22, 2013 at 7:04)

What a badass. Heart of a champion for sure.

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maxlombardy (Nov 22, 2013 at 14:42)

Beautiful story.

Also, we human beings only have 2 collarbones as standard equipment: "1 broken femur, 3 broken collarbones, bruised ribs and a broken toe"

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ambatt (Nov 22, 2013 at 22:05)

... But you can break 1 collarbone 3 different times, or rebreak 1 and break the other one twice...

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pegless (Nov 21, 2013 at 13:34)

A reality check for us all... Be safe out there.

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mtstuartdownhiller (Nov 24, 2013 at 5:17)

Watched the whole thing (Racer's Dream) at the 2nd Screening in Cairns, such an amazing film!

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rolandpoland (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:24)

The pain that DH racers accept as part of the deal is phenomenal. You gotta respect that.

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Tomahawk990 (Nov 22, 2013 at 16:39)

If you've ever been hurt that bad doing something you love, you know how strong the desire is to make it back.

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aaoliver (Nov 23, 2013 at 0:00)

Ya Tracy!!! Can't wait to see you killing it in 2014! My metal parts hurt, I can't wait to get them out....

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TommyT-Bone (Nov 23, 2013 at 14:39)

Tracey Hannah. What a nice lady!

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simooo (Nov 21, 2013 at 11:46)

Hard as nails.

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airsoftesneeto (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:40)

inspiring

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Bdusty1 (Nov 21, 2013 at 15:42)

Dam, she is awesome! Glad to see her back.

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nouser (Nov 21, 2013 at 22:55)

strong woman

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justice9 (Nov 22, 2013 at 8:52)

will be fine

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Spike23 (Nov 24, 2013 at 2:24)

Beautiful girl!

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Kapricorn (Nov 21, 2013 at 12:24)

hotdarn her mom is hot! good genes there allround!

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bikeracer28 (Nov 22, 2013 at 16:32)

i didn't want to be the first one to say it. but tracey is a rather attractive lady. and the fact that she bikes too! dream girl right there!

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Chuckbike (Nov 24, 2013 at 18:40)

I would totally kiss her vagina

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G2ennc (Nov 26, 2013 at 5:31)

respect !!