MISTAKES WERE MADE. What led to my worst crash on Snow Summit's 10-PLY. And how to fix it.

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I recently took a hard crash on Snow Summit's new trail, 10-ply. Today we get a good look at the crash, what happened, and how I could have avoided it.
In the end, I'm grateful that the injury wasn't any worse, that I had good people with me, and good trail staff to get me down the mountain.
I hope my mountain biking philosophy helps you or at least its cheesiness is entertaining. I use this approach to generally avoid big crashes, and we see in this episode how breaking the rules breaks bones.
Hope you dig it.
HUGE THANKS to Katy for taking care of me after getting down the hill and for driving me to get fast food and for driving us all the way down the mountain.
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[@TrailBreaker]

That sucks, Brother! These ‘post crash’ analysis vids are a lot more helpful than how to ones. I love your acronym. Def spent time going over it. I too had a bad crash this Summer and did a video explaining my mistakes. Again, thanks for posting this and I wish you well healing up! Jealous of the Stache-chops👊🏻

[@mtb_alan]

Hey man! Thanks! I'm glad you find the vid useful I will have to check out your vid too. Hope you're healing up. Ha! Regarding the chops: just trim the chin! 😆

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great Video Alan - it's always tough going back and reliving these types of experiences. Heal up buddy. 👊

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man. Looking forward to getting back on the trails with ya!

[@mtbexplorer]

Hey

[@panchampatel1]

Good Video. You did fantastic job with play by play explanations. Hope that your recovery went well.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Pancham! Glad you appreciated that. Recovery is going well. It's been 10 months since the crash and that right hand and forearm is still only at about 1/3 the strength as my left. Mobility is a WIP. 💪🏽

[@davidswenson1723]

Mad respect for u buddy, always dig ur videos but this is on another level. Glad the end result dosent seem to be as bad as the crash looked. I dont have any riding pals that havent gone OTB numerous times. Thank u for sharing an being such a humble, awesome shredder! Heal up stud, i’l b waiting for ur next series on recovery! 🤟 keep pedalin brother

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the kind words! Will do. 🤘🏽

[@dankahara6263]

Stay strong. Get stronger. Your work ethic and attitude always inspires me. Thank you!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Dan! #comebackstronger 💪🏽

[@MTBdropIN]

This video is going to blow up, watched the vid and you pretty much did everything g right congrats on the new subscribers 😎🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the compliments. 🤘🏽

[@robsindik]

Such a great video. I appreciate your honesty and I know that most of my wipeouts have been because of the autopilot/bad habits on sketchy sections. So much of mountain biking is the mental game. I have a great interest in your story since I’m in the early stages of ankle fracture/surgery recovery from my crash and I am enjoying seeing you get back into your groove. I can’t wait to get back out there!

[@mtb_alan]

Hey Robert! Really glad you connected to this. I hope your recovery is coming along well, man. 👊🏽

[@bradmiller8604]

love the content buddy ...saw you last weekend ..glad you are riding again !

[@mtb_alan]

🙏🏾

[@charliewolschon1897]

Your bike was real determined to launch you eh? I hope you make a quick recovery. This channel is great and I won’t be surprised if it blows up. Keep it up man!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Charlie! Ha! Well, my bike seemed more determined to use me as a crash pad. 😆

[@lordnormington]

Very instructive analysis. Thanks for breaking it down the BOSS approach. Feel better soon.

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dug it. Hope it’s useful. Thanks!

[@DroppingIn]

Dang bro...that could have been worse. Very glad you're ok. Thank you for breaking it down and sharing.

[@mtb_alan]

You said it. I gotta be grateful. Glad you dug the breakdown.

[@LiftedAdventures]

Ouch man. Well im glad it wasnt worse. Just gonna be out for a lil. Praying for a quick recovery man.

[@mtb_alan]

Def could have been worse. Thanks!

[@DW_CT9A]

Thanks for the analysis there, super helpful. I had a pretty bad wreck a few months ago. I'm back on it, and feeling good out there. All the time to reflect helped my mental recovery and ease some of the trepidation when it was time to return to the trails - I felt like I had a plan. Happy healing buddy. p.s. The Path Podcast Ep. 92 was pretty helpful to me re: dealing with the injury.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks David! I'm glad you found it helpful. I'll check out that episode. Love me some Path Podcast. LOL..I always hear "The Path Podcast" in Tani's voice.

[@jodyvaldez2538]

Hey dude sorry for the pain and pins you had to endure but Thanks for the breakdown of the fall. It’s helped me to navigate some of the rides I’ve been hitting.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Jody. Glad this helps.

[@mphmtb]

I really liked the feel of this video regarding the shared experience of the day. Watching your own footage and other people was good. It’s a shame about the crash but like you said it can always be worse. Wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for the content 👍

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Matthew! Glad you dug it! 👍🏽

[@mphmtb]

MTB ALAN you got a long heal time?

[@mtb_alan]

Not totally sure yet. Pins will be in the wrist for 8 weeks. As of now 7 weeks to go.

[@jmeyer61]

Super helpful, Alan. Stoked to ride Big Bear for the first time this summer as I’ll be in LA for five weeks. Plan to ride 5-10 days total and hope to see you on the trails. Much appreciation for the videos!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! 🤘🏾

[@mathc1rca]

Nice that you made an analysis of your crash. New sub, great channel 🤟

[@mtb_alan]

Yo! Glad you dug it. Thanks for the support! 🤘🏽

[@MILTONATOR]

Dig it! 👍🏽 Get well soon man.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Milton! 👍🏽

[@MrTonka]

Same injury happened to a buddy of mine from a front tire wash out. As a surgeon, he was concerned to say the least. Way to get back out there and keep shredin!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Joe! Yeah...it was a good one. My ortho said it's the worst kinna wrist injury. And I'm celebrating the recovery.

[@eatnpooter1634]

wow bummer bro glad you're ok and you're in good spirits !!! And goes to show your pride to show and talk about your crash . Mush respect and again glad you're good !!! Keep shredding !!!yeeeyeee

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Eaton. Your comment makes me feel good. I’m stoked you appreciated me talking about the crash. 👊🏽

[@retarddondo]

Did the same exact thing off the latter drop at Crooks in Loma Linda and landed straight on my head. Glad to see your doing good. 👍👍👍

[@mtb_alan]

Oh dang! Hope you’re all right. Thanks! 👍🏽

[@ianu98]

i used to ride at hulda i know exsctly the spot lmao

[@ManNomad]

Finally hit 10ply for the first time today, twice. No crashes and had a great time even on my 26" with trail tires and open face. Thanks for the heads up on this video which instilled the seriousness of a split second error. Probably my favorite trail of all time now as it is like a mile long version of all the loose steep extra credit bits I ride every day locally. Hope you're riding and enjoying by now.

[@mtb_alan]

Right on Fred. Sounds like you got it dialed. I’m still several weeks away from the bike but healing up. 🤘🏽

[@daviddyogi8279]

Dude..your awesime tips helps alot...hopefully i can apply them on trails...much appreciated...

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏾

[@Oper8or]

You did an excellent job on the break down. I tried to do it myself using slow-mo, but I just couldnt figure out why it happened the way it did. After hearing you explain it, it really made sense. Just glad you are ok. Like you said it could have been much worse. Great vid on this and hopefully I will retain that info when the time comes for me to commit to a rock area like that.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I know using that process has helped me a lot. I still forget to do that and have gotten "lucky" a couple times. I try to come back to the process. I added something to the Sit to Commit part. I know take three calming breaths to clear my anxiety and settle in.

[@douginla]

Wow, just watched this Alan and it was really painful to see you crash. I had a bad OTB like that early this year, brings back memories. Blew out my shoulder now I finally had surgery to repair. I'm off my Trek 'till early next year, Doc says could be 4 months. it's killing me I wanna ride so bad. BOSS, dang that makes so much sense, 100%. It's so easy to auto pilot on trails known. Thanks so much for the share, I'm on learning overload. Happy you've recovered and better than ever.

[@mtb_alan]

Man...sorry to hear about your injury. I feel you. It was months for me before I was even able to roll around a parking lot on a bike. I hope you heal well. Something I said in a vlog...and maybe I should do a full vid on this is instead of waiting to ride again, prepare to ride again. Of course listening to your doctor and PT, you can still do work to stay fit. When I separated my AC joint years ago, I actually totally changed my diet, and it wasn't long after coming back from that that I was fitter than I was pre-injury. The wrist injury has been a bit different...quite a bit harder to come back from, but same thing, I did a ton of leg and core work while I was unable to use my hand/wrist. But yeah man...it's good to watch vids, read, etc. But keeping moving (safely and according to doc's orders) will be huge for your fitness and mental health...especially if you can get out into the woods. (つ◕౪◕)つ━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟhealing vibes!

[@douginla]

@@mtb_alan I feel the vibes brother, Thank You. Yup, trying to keep the legs strong, the weight down and the mind strong are my biggest challenges now. Really appreciate your hard work.

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏾

[@murraysmtbadventures2622]

Daaamn this place looks amazing! I would love to ride there! Nasty fall though. Hope you heal up good and quick and get back out there!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Snow Summit is good times!

[@carlosortegon1239]

Get well bro. Good analysis and like the acronym. 👊🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Glad you dug it. 🤘🏽

[@AdamMock]

This brought me so much stoke this morning! Love the celebration of great moments during a difficult year. Still stoked for you about Car Wreck, that gnar garden man . . . sketch city. BTW, you make a cameo in my vid this week around the 10 min mark. Thanks being a part of a great year for me! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Aw shucks! Thanks Adam! Did you mean to make this comment on my ol' crash vid? I'll look for your vid.

[@AdamMock]

@@mtb_alan nope, meant to make the comment here! What crash vid?

[@mtb_alan]

@@AdamMock 🤔

[@AdamMock]

@@mtb_alan 😖🤦🏻‍♂️🧠💨 This whole time I thought this comment was in your new vid! 😂😂😂 So when you asked “Did you mean to make this comment on my old crash vid?” I interpreted it as, “Shouldn’t this comment be on my old crash vid?” Which throughly confused me. Oh man. So let me correct myself, NOPE, I did NOT mean to make this comment on your old crash vid! 😂😂😂

[@anthonybaum7635]

Always going to remember BOSS from now on, awesome analysis. Get well soon, man!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Hope it helps. Thanks Anthony!

[@ZZ-zu9nc]

Heal up fast man. These crashes are always the worse but they will make us better and smarter riders. Great video and keep that head up

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Definitely gotta make a growing experience. Will do. 👍🏽

[@dvsMONK]

My man!! That was brutal to watch, but mosdef a lesson learned. Swift recovery...

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks 🙏🏽!

[@AdamMock]

Just went back and re-watched this. Good wisdom you're sharing here. Especially thinking about the entry, negotiation, and exit. In the recent past, I wasn't giving any thought to the exit. It was all entry and negotiation. But not thinking about that exit has gotten me into trouble more times than I can count.

[@mtb_alan]

Right on, Adam. Ha...yeah! It's funny how that exit will get ya. Just when you think you're in the clear. That's precisely what happened to me when I did a powder dive at the end of Muscle Beach. 😆

[@dannybmtb3817]

hope you get better soon looking forward to possibly following you and learning your lines sometime

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Yeah although you may need to show me some lines by the time I get back. 😆

[@daviddyogi8279]

Well glad you wer ok and recovered and back on it..your clips helps me and my crew alot for preparation on how we ride..any chance you can do some clinics. With your experience, dat would be cool....drops, berms turns, jumps approach, etc...

[@mtb_alan]

Hi David! Glad my clips have helped you and the crew! I'm not qualified to do any clinics...but I have gotten multiple requests. Perhaps I should get a certification. 🤔

[@pvclassic]

Sorry to see this Alan. It happens to us all at some point. You're in great spirits considering.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Taking it day by day and staying grateful for what I got. 👍🏽

[@mtb_alan]

This day on Snow Summit's 10-ply delivered one hell of a learning moment. I learned what *not* to do. More importantly, I learned that I am surrounded by good people. The unsung star of this vid is Josh who offered such good footy of my crash allowing me to really see what I did wrong.

[@wadesafool]

So bummed to see it happen! But I think it's rad you analyzed what you did! Great way to make progression out of a bad scenario!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Wade. I definitely didn’t want it to turn into a fear trap. 💪🏽 Hope to get to ride 10-ply with you some time!

[@bcbmtb9748]

Get well soon man! 🤙🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 🤘🏽

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

I posted one that I had couple weeks ago. I was out a couple weeks, my footage was from one camera only so you don't get to see all of it. Hope you get well soon man. I really appreciated this video.

[@mtb_alan]

Dag. Hope you’re all right. I was lucky to have had Josh there filming. Glad you dug the vid. 🤘🏽

[@loam_chef]

So rad! these trails look like such a dream!

[@mtb_alan]

Can't wait for the bike park to reopen!

[@loam_chef]

@@mtb_alan Looks so good, I need to cross the pond soon!

[@mtb_alan]

Ha...or maybe not soon. 😷😆

[@C2Architect]

Sorry to hear about crash and thanks for sharing. Hope your are feeling better. In looking at the video, it appears that you may not have had enough to speed to carry your through that section in turn causing your front wheel to drop. We always learn more from our failures to at our successes.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Chad!

[@jese5025]

did close to the same. sprained my wrist and dislocated my collarbone, got a really big bone sticking out of my shoulder now. just got back on trails after a 6 week " don't even think about it". Fast recovery for you bro!

[@mtb_alan]

Dang gnarly’ Glad you’re able to get back on the trails. I separated my AC a couple years ago so I’m part of that shoulder bone club! 😆 Thanks! Taking it day by day. 👍🏽

[@florianlewe286]

Damn Dude I wish you a speedy recovery!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 💪🏽

[@danielsprock385]

Best, Outstanding, Stigmatized, Shredder!

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Nice. Stigmatized eh? 🤔

[@roytorresperena7939]

good that its not worst. Anyway, I thank you for sharing the analyzation of frame to frame that will be guidance for riders to learn from. Get well soon bro🤙

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man. Glad you appreciated it. Will do! 🤘🏽

[@stevenpalmer4520]

EZ on the fist bumps Alan! Great self analysis too. Looking forward to your next videos.....

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Steven! Easy on the fist bumps?! Well, I definitely won’t be getting as many for next 6-8 weeks. 😆

[@dank3823]

Yeow, that looked all bad. To a quick recovery and better rides 🍻

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Dan!

[@michaelwyatt4871]

Gutsy replay, and good analysis!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Michael!

[@natebloser]

Nice job with the video. Hope you heal up soon.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Nate! Will do.

[@denniscortez9256]

Sorry bro ! Heal fast and stay safe

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Dennis! Will do.

[@jedidiahwest4619]

Definitely makes my AC separation hurt watching this. It’s been about 8 weeks with no riding and my new bike just came in. I’m definitely a little gun shy but I plan to follow a guideline like yours. Get well soon

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you're healing up. Take your time. I hope BOSS helps! 🤘🏽

[@TheBikingViking]

Man, rewatching this a year later, I can't believe how you just got catapulted forward off that drop. Glad you're back at it and riding again bud.

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah. It was an interesting moment. I still think the butt cheek brake check played a significant role. Somebody pointed out that when Bri did it, she rolled it and was all right.

[@luismendez-tu7mr]

Hey Alan I know this video is old now but I helped me to find out what where my mistakes in a similar feature two weeks ago. Luckily I didn’t broke any bones but I sprained my two wrist. They are doing a lot of better but I may require a couple more weeks for a full recovery. I can’t wait to go back and start working on my MTB skills again. Thank you for all your content. 💪🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Sorry to hear about your crash. Glad it's only sprains. I'm stoked to hear that this vid might help. Hope you can get back out there soon!

[@stevencole7331]

I watch allot of crashes but your OTB is one of the few to break it down and I appreciate that . For my crashes I have no video to really get a true perspective as you got with this episode . Hard to relive but breaking it down may help to avoid a crash in the future but we are human and bad habits are going to pop up and why baseball players go into slumps while batting . They know the correct way to bat but return to what is familiar when they fist began the sport . Event though its not right . Definitely a flaw in the human mind and we have allot of them . There are some out there that really never crash or very rarely and probably were trained correctly at an early age or just have a six sense about things and pay attention to it .

[@mtb_alan]

Totally. I feel like my life is about trying to repeat as few mistakes as possible. 😆

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you appreciated the breakdown. 👍🏽

[@buttmanjenkins3972]

A good reminder that if you aren't "feeling it" it's probably best to respect the trail and let it win that round. Those rollers aren't going anywhere, you can always come back more skilled and prepared.

[@mtb_alan]

💯

[@chris7605]

Nasty one Alan ... hope you recover quickly.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 💪🏽

[@sleek6176]

Smashed my shoulder on Party Wave had to get a plate put in.. can’t wait to get back out there! Heal up my dude!

[@mtb_alan]

Oh dang...sorry to hear! Hope you heal up quick. I'm trying not to think too much about getting back on the bike. Too much to do until then, but it's definitely my north start. 🤘🏽

[@GSGMTB]

Sucks on what happen! I am struggling on a rock drop similar to this one...my elbow is swollen and scrapped up...lol...Thanks for sharing the video...I found it very helpful...Get well soon!

[@mtb_alan]

Dang...hope you can conquer that drop! Thanks. I'm glad you found it helpful! 🤘🏽

[@RealMJSr]

Gnarly OTB, trail looks like a lot of fun tho. 🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Really good trail with plenty of opportunities to improve skills!

[@scottcrawford7540]

So the big question is your bike ok? Great video positive vibes for a speedy recovery!

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Yeah, it basically just used me to break its fall. 😆 Thanks!

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Seems like it did a fine job landing on me. 😆

[@Baroque-Handel]

MTB ALAN in an alternate reality, your bike is filming a YT video for other bikes and saying...if your rider goes into autopilot, buck them so you have a soft cushion for landing. thanks for sharing so others can learn.

[@mtb_alan]

😆 That’s good. 👌🏽

[@jerrycatania7159]

Sorry about your crash. Hope you heal well. And I see you're a drummer as well?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Jerry. My wife and I are generally musical, so we have instruments in the house (piano, guitars, bass, drum kit), but I wouldn't consider either of us drummers.

[@dev_IL666]

Dma bro nasty fall for sure. Glad your doing better and that your ok. Definitely could have been worse. !!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Definitely could have been worse. 👍🏽

[@huntersmith7802]

thanks for the content! Get better!! Party up in dat O.R!

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dug it! Nothing like an OR party! They got the *good* drugs. 😆

[@andyf3342]

Ouch! Heal soon and take it easy. You’ll be back on the bike soon enough. 😎

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Andy!

[@EricHollanderAcu]

Great breakdown! I did something similar about 20 years ago riding something not nearly as cool, and without the modern technology we have to analyze it. I had external pins sticking out as well, and one inside, so I guess it could have been worse! In fact, I also broke a similar sit bone that JKW recently broke, so you can say it could be a lot worse! I was back on the bike in 8 weeks. My wrist was super weak but strengthened up fast. Hang in there!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Eric! Will do!

[@montejano1993]

Heal up quick bud, we’ll miss you out there 🙏🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Adam! I’ll be back out there before you know it!

[@arturoespinoza1645]

Heavy !!!! Hermano !! Espero ya pasaste el miedo de regresar al mismo lugar y hacerlo de nuevo ! Next step !

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Arturo. I'm working to keep my mental game strong. But, to tell the truth, I won't know until I'm back there again. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@arturoespinoza1645]

MTB ALAN i was there ! The 24 august , ride. Miracle mile and party wave, my friends did 10 play too one of them crash ! But he got lucky we where so tire after 5 hrs riding an try 10 play at last was not a good option ! But next year we will warm up and take 10 play in short time ! I was keeping eye if i see you there ! 👻👻✈️🇲🇽now im back in Sweden , jajaja i crash last monday ! Same shit , hit a rock in my front tire shit me over the bars ! Jeje, But I was lucky only small scraches ! Take care hermano !

[@dinkerman27]

Get better brotha!! 👊🏼😜

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks David! 👊🏽

[@jagerbombed2725]

Make a speedy recovery!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do.

[@SierraCreative]

Good video! Loved the break down of BOSS.. Hopefully the California sun will eat covid this summer. I really want to ride Summit.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Glad you dug that. Yeah...it's not looking good at the moment but I'm holding out hope. If they open up, I'm just doing non-stop full-pulls on Partywave to Westridge. 😄

[@SierraCreative]

MTB ALAN 🤣 #sendit - how are you liking the SC carbon rims ? I’m looking at a set, but I’m a bigger dude. The fear of snapping a rim on a rock section haunts me .. hahaha 😆

[@mtb_alan]

I love the SC Reserves. I def tend to smash into things but I'm not exactly a big fella. That being said consider a) lifetime warranty no questions asked and b) have you seen the vid of Danny MacAskill trying to break them? 😉

[@SierraCreative]

MTB ALAN yeah. You & Danny have a similar build. I have a friend that runs a carbon up front and an aluminum in the rear. He’s 1/2 way there hahahahaha .. I just want to full commit!

[@mtb_alan]

Got it. I feel like thoughts around carbon are based on early experiences with carbon components. Maybe check into a couple local shops that sells the Reserves and ask how many warranties they've seen.

[@joeduh1]

Wow Alan that was indeed a nasty fall.I wish I had my fall on camera but i didn't..That's very similar to my fall at Greer..glad surgery went well.I go in tomorrow for the same type of injury..rest well it's going to be awhile. '

[@mtb_alan]

Dang man. Sorry to hear. I’m using the time to catch up on some of the things I tend to leave by the wayside when I’m all 💯 MTB.

[@azdirtlife4280]

Man that sucks 😢. I have footage of all three of my collarbone breaks, but I just can't put them into a video. Just too hard to watch. Cheers to you putting this out 👏👏👏👏

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Ken. It did take a bit of effort to edit this one, but I'm glad I did, and I hope I produced something of value. 🤘🏽

[@how_i_do_this7605]

my heart broken like your arm mr mtb feel best soon

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the kind words! 🤘🏽

[@BarbaraEMac]

Super video! I applauded for CA$2.00 👏

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the support, Barbara!

[@billblake4029]

My goodness Alan ! I'm glad you're going to be ok. That's enough of that now, you hear ?

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Thanks. No promises! 👹

[@brianagee4620]

Gnarly crash bro! Get well soon;)

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man!

[@ericramosmd]

Sorry about your injury and I hope your surgery was successful and you’ll be back on your bike soon. One thought, do you think you were recovered from your 40mile loop?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 40 mile loop? 🤔

[@ericramosmd]

MTB ALAN I thought you just did the San Juan Loop prior to this ride. In any event, get better soon!!!

[@EpicEvolution]

My first thought was about hitting rear brake too much. But why such experienced rider would do that? And then you showed right answer. In the end of the day it's physics. But mental part plays really key role. It easily can make hard trail comfortable and vice versa. It was nice analysis. So wish you all the best and get in the bike ASAP

[@mtb_alan]

I appreciate the comment. I did hit the rear brake...just with my butt. 😆 And definitely the mental game is key. Thanks for the good thoughts. Healing up day by day. 💪🏽

[@outbackwack368]

I'm really lucky... last time I did that I was able to jump off (flats for the WIN) and land on my feet, then just roll. I got up laughing at my misadventure. My nice carbon frame and paint job has 3 war wounds now. (well, it's now the wife's bike... I bought a new Yeti SB5.5 lol)... 59 years old and no broken bones ever though :-) Have a FAST recovery!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! Glad you came away unscathed. I tried reeeal huard to roll and just couldn't make it. And definitely flats ftw!

[@donaldferris1638]

i crashed in Fernie BC on the 8-9 did the same dam thing to my left arm not as bad of injury as you. Same crash over a log. 20 hr drive back to the states to see a doc.Get better i enjoy your you tube channel

[@mtb_alan]

Oh man. Sorry to hear. You’re a gnarly dude to handle it for that kinna time. Glad you dig the channel! 🤘🏽

[@Danstheman1357]

Poor guy! I'm sorry!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks buddy. 🤘🏽

[@javzee2315]

Gnarly dude!!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽

[@javzee2315]

@@mtb_alan Dude!! I cleared the wood double on lower arrow today. 1st time for me. I was super stoked!!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! That’s rad!

[@trevorgonzalez9936]

Damn. That full face for the save. Glad you’re relatively okay.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man.

[@jamesprice6381]

After the deductible is wat really sux! Glad u'll make it out of it man!

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah the medical bills make their own kind of impact. 😬 Thanks James! 🤘🏽

[@TOMSHRWD]

Get well soon bro

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Tom!

[@Hook1fred]

Been there..... the fall at least but not the arm. Speedy recovery. Takes guts to show the world you wreck

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you didn't get busted up. Thanks for the kind words. Fortunately, this was almost two years ago now and the wrist is healed. The hand doesn't work like it used to but good enough for laps! 🤘🏾

[@MTBMichigan]

Good video. I just had a season ending crash myself and I am still not sure I want to watch the footage, let alone post it. I'm 2 weeks out and had surgery on my ankle.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Rob! Sorry to hear about the ankle. Hope you heal up well. Yeah, take your time. It was therapeutic for me to see what happened and own my mistakes, but it’s not for everyone. You don’t want to add to the trauma. Hang in there and take it day by day. 👊🏽

[@MTBMichigan]

@@mtb_alan I just shared a little about my crash if you're interested.

[@mattmiller5673]

Holy Shi* Alan, I stopped the video to start writing. I hope you heal quick and right. That was nasty. That was hard to watch. I have OTB'd and tore my shoulders on separate occasions, glad you are OK, apart from you wrist. Thanks for the video.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Matt. It’s cool to hear from people who relate. I’ve also done the shoulder shimmy. 😆 Thanks for braving the crash footy. I know it’s different to watch when you’ve experienced it. Glad you dug it tho! 🤘🏽

[@jasonupson]

Thx for sharing. My biggest fear. I wonder if Li like Bikes technique of the hip hinge would have prevented this?

[@mtb_alan]

My pleasure. True, the hip hinge is one foundational part of any athletic movement. It's the most basic thing any movement coach learns about. But it's one part of athletic movement and when over-used or used at the wrong time can cause problems. In this case, it was my hinging that caused the crash. I hinged too much and too early. What's important to remember about the hip hinge, is that it's not a static solution but rather a dynamic preparation. This means it works best as part of a MOVEMENT not as a position. True, it loads your posterior chain more, so it takes stress off your quads and better allows your legs to act as suspension. But more importantly, hinging at the hip loads your posterior chain, i.e. your biggest muscles, i.e. your butt and hamstrings. And we LOAD a thing in order to FIRE that thing. So loading the posterior change, works best when you're getting ready to OPEN that hinge to generate power, i.e. open your hips for something like a pump or a jump. Hope that helps!

[@jasonupson]

@@mtb_alan Thanks so much very helpful. Appreciate it.

[@mtb_alan]

@@jasonupson 🤘🏾

[@jacobcram1]

Shitty crash. Sick guidelines. You're solid dude, keep it up!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man! Will do.

[@vsan5135]

Yikes..I felt it..I'm having a beer for you..get well soon.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do. 👍🏽

[@ToogyHowser]

man that was rough to watch! you got ejected! I like your breakdown on what went wrong... hopefully you'll be back shredding soon!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for braving the gnarly footy. 😆 Thanks man. I’ll be doing what I can to heal faster.

[@blackdogadventures7531]

As crashes like that add insult to injury your bike attacks you after you hit the ground-happened to me last week. WHEN BIKES ATTACK!!!!!! Heal up quick

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Dude my bike was mad at me. 😆 Thanks!

[@mtb_alan]

Hope you’re all right. 👊🏽

[@blackdogadventures7531]

MTB ALAN Thanks. Fracture calcaneus and bruised everything. Hurts to walk but fine to ride-so thats good.

[@boringuserhandle]

Shit one man. Having had surgery to rebuild my scapho lunate ligament at the start of the year I know your pain. Hopefully it heals up as fast as possible. If it's any consolation, despite loosing some mobility in mine, its pretty much as strong as before and I can bike and drum no problem. Unfortunately then went and broke my leg! Damn bikes and their fun/pain.

[@mtb_alan]

Oh man...sorry to hear! Gah...the leg! Thanks for the info on the lunate recovery. How long was it from getting the surgery to getting back on the bike?

[@boringuserhandle]

@@mtb_alan Leg is healing really well! Back on the bike next week I think. My surgery was just before christmas and I was back on the bike in March. Bear in mind though, I was in a cast for 12 weeks, so it may well be faster for you. Good luck man!

[@boringuserhandle]

@@mtb_alan Leg is healing really well! Back on the bike next week I think. My surgery was just before christmas and I was back on the bike in March. Bear in mind though, I was in a cast for 12 weeks, so it may well be faster for you. Good luck man!

[@mtb_alan]

Dang. Glad you’re back on the bike! 🤘🏽

[@boringuserhandle]

​@@mtb_alan Thanks dude! You know what, it may have seemed shit at the time, but I look back on it now and it seems like nothing really. I'm sure it'll be the same for you.

[@ocoutdoors2355]

It seens like people only get injured when going slowly. Every time I've been injured it was whilst barely moving. High speed crashes seem to be the least injury inducing. Weird how that works.

[@mtb_alan]

Dunno. I was going fast when I separated my shoulder. Seems it less about fast v slow and more about the right speed yeah?

[@justinwbohner]

I abide by the "Killer Instinct" rule. When I have my KI running hot, I slay the trail. When I feel it start to wane, I take a break or quit.

[@mtb_alan]

I like it.

[@TheLettich17]

Ohhh my heart sank when I saw it happen

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Jason. I’m staying positive and looking at this as a chance to deepen my appreciation for mountain biking. 🤘🏽

[@BrianVaughn]

Ha. I was working on something similar. That crash sucked. It's always my fear I'll catch my but and do just that.

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Well now you know! 🤘🏽😆

[@delang65]

Dude you got lucky you missed those sharp rocsk. good on ya.

[@mtb_alan]

You said it. Could have been a lot worse.

[@gordonnichols8096]

nice job turning a nasty crash into a learning session

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Gordon! I guess that's just how I operate these days. 😃