I broke my back… Can I still ride a MX bike?

A few years ago I broke my back in a racing accident and it completely changed my confidence on a motocross bike. In this vlog, I head to a private quarry for a proper MX session to answer one question: can I still ride at the level I used to?

We kick the day off at home with a bit of banter before loading up and heading out. Dru joins us for the weekend and comes along for the ride he’s seriously quick on an enduro bike, which made this session even better. No pressure, no racing agenda just raw riding, honest thoughts, and seeing where my head and body are really at.

Motocross has always been a key part of my training as a professional motorcycle racer. After a broken back, rebuilding confidence is just as important as rebuilding strength. This session was about feel, flow, and whether I can truly switch off and ride again.

If you’ve ever come back from injury in motocross, enduro, road racing, or any sport this one will resonate.

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