RTB ep. 3: First thoughts from the hospital bed after MC crash

After we had our accident, Pia decided to share her thoughts on what had happened as a way of making sense of it. This is her experience of what happened from the hospital bed the day after the accident.
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[@kindadiagonallydismal]

After watching the RIP video, This video taught me and spoke so much about this beautiful and caring soul. What an amazing, heart spoken and wholesome person. Bless the both of you, may her story continue within yours

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 💜 she really was amazing.

[@kerrylaw100]

@@RidetheBean and don’t ever forget so are you … or this amazing person would not have been with you for so long 🙏🌸

[@bellaangus1213]

I’m so sorry and she’s was such a light. RIP PIA

[@Unique_Entertainment]

@@RidetheBean if it is only comfortable to you, pls do a brief video as to why such a caring and wonderful character would ever leave you after an accident. It doesn't make any sense as to why.. she appears to be compassionate soul

[@F3rum]

My heart goes out to you...I'm weeping. In 2019 I crashed my motorcycle, broke my legs, arms and hands, plus my left leg got ripped open to the bone. Still I got very lucky...no nerve damage, nothing with my head. Spend multiple month in hospital. Had to learn how to walk, eat, write and basically be me again. I am still not up to my own self again. Since then I did not ride. I fixed my bike (with dads help) and maybe I pluck up the courage to ride again this year but I think I should wait for next year. Rest in peace Pia. You are in good company. Stay strong Kenneth, you are worth it. Carry Pia in your heart and keep on being. Greetings from germany

[@ianjames3078]

Watching this now and trying to understand the level of pain and suffering that poor Pia was going through.....for her to be so ill that she could no longer take any more. It’s heartbreaking, poor woman and all those who loved and cared for her. RIP Pia.

[@RidetheBean]

Yeah she really was an amazing person. But she was carrying a lot of pain. So no matter how much it hurts, I understand why she made her choice.

[@ianjames3078]

@@RidetheBean you look after yourself K, there’s a big world out there full of more amazing people and you’ll get to explore it and meet them soon. I miss travel so much this past year, miss seeing different countries and meeting great people. We’ll get there though 👍❤️

[@ianjames3078]

@Marc Poindexter eh?

[@ianjames3078]

@Marc Poindexter I don’t see anyone like that in this thread? Explain?

[@southside1975]

@@RidetheBean I just found you're channel did she take her own life?

[@charliesadv8493]

Pia, I can see the hurt you're feeling for Kenneth. Stay strong and get well soon, both of you. We are all rooting for you guys

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks for rooting for us, Charlie! We are stronger today than we were at this point in time, even though we are still marked by it. We’ll be back on the road 😊

[@charliesadv8493]

@@RidetheBean When did the accident happen?

[@RidetheBean]

Charlie's ADV it happened on august 31st. So it has been some months now. Still not 100% but getting there :)

[@cb4963]

damn.. reading this now. it hurts even more :((

[@TonVerkleijT3]

Speechless.... the more now I know she is not here anymore. What a tragedy, what a loss.. And then for Kenneth to see he is recovering after all of this and him trying to get his life back, that is a true wonder. You are very strong Kenneth, and I sincerely hope that in the time to come you will settle with you life and perhaps find someone else to share you're life with. My deepest regards.

[@Adventurist]

Breaks my heart seeing this, especially since I went to ride the TET in Norway with my GF this year for the first time. It was also her first time riding offroad. Your videos will serve as a warning to never take anything for granted and to ride slowly even if the road looks good. Also don't beat yourself up over not being able to warn him when you crashed in the ditch. Stay positive, you two!

[@RidetheBean]

The Norwegian TET is full of treasure, but yes. We will never take riding for granted again. Thanks for your kind words, we'll stay positive and get back on the bikes! =)

[@naturalforlife6741]

So sorry to here this. I wish you guys all the best. My heart goes out to you.

[@agathaleon9826]

What a lovely, caring woman was Pia I had not seen your channel before. I hope you cherish her dedication to continue taking care of yourself and value your life. RIP Pia 🙏🏻 💖💖💖💖💖

[@geezuss1114]

Rest in peace Pia. You are an angel

[@RidetheBean]

💜

[@nicholebaker5315]

Dear Pia, I don't know how you go through that without bawling. You remained so calm and precise, despite your own pain - physically and emotionally. I guess that's what makes you a great nurse!

[@RidetheBean]

Dear Nichole. At this point, I was afraid that if I started bawling, I wouldn't be able to stop. So I held it in. It's not a good plan for long term, so I've had some cries after this. I had a lot of support through Kenneth´s family and friends - you included. Thank you ❤️

[@DKQ1971]

Just found this youtube channel and am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful woman.. R.I.P Pia x

[@CurtisHaley]

I had a traumatic crash last December on the Tail of the Dragon in East Tennessee USA. I broke my back in 3 places and had internal bleeding... It took an hour and a half for emergency services to reach me, and then it took 30 more minutes to get me on a back board. Then they put me on a helicopter to expedite my travel to the hospital. I feel for you all so much. I know the helplessness you are feeling. I know the pain you are feeling. I know what thoughts are going through your mind about what you could have done different. None of that matters now. Try and focus on the task at hand and that is to get better. Be there for each other. Support each other. My heart breaks for you both. I pray for quick healing and full recovery. I just came across this video and I had to send you my love and support. Get better and get back out on a motorcycle.... if that is what you want. I will continue to follow up on your videos. Please document everything. That is one thing I regret most.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 We will do our best to recover through the winter so that we are able to continue our journey when spring comes. But it will be a long road to recovery. Sorry you had to experience that. Hope you are doing ok today and that you are able to ride again. I bet you also learned some valuable lessons afterwards. Thank you for following our journey 🙂 we will keep making videos, but we won't be on a motorcycle for some time so the videos will be a bit different. But hopefully we are able to get back on the bike in not too long.

[@zakw4110]

Dread to think how much your hospital bill was. Hope you're good now bud.

[@RidetheBean]

Hehe yeah I wonder that myself. If this was in America I would be bankrupt. Luckily it cost me nothing more than parts of my intestines and some months of rehab 😅

[@rickybobby6760]

@@RidetheBean thankful for socialized medicine!

[@DarthJermz]

You chose to be stupid, Pia and Ken did not.

[@davefagg7357]

I'm so glad to see that Kenneth has recovered sufficiently (physically and mentally) to edit this video. Pia, your presence of mind during the initial dreadful situation is an inspiration. Wishing you both a continued strong recovery.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you so much, Dave! We never know when a dream might turn into a nightmare, so we'd better enjoy the life we have in the moment ❤️

[@geneandbobiallard9089]

Pia, posting "the day after thoughts" was an incredibly smart thing to do -- not just for us, but for yourselves. We could see the pain in your face as you described events, but THANK YOU for posting this episode. We learned so much from you. We hope to see another episode soon with a healthy Ken and Pia together again. You are good young people and we need more of you in this world. Bless you both!

[@RidetheBean]

Gene and Bobi ❤️ You got that right, we learned so much through filming this event. I'm so glad it taught you something! The upcoming episodes will show us together, but not yet healthy. The videos ahead are pretty rough, but our current situation is much better ❤️ We will get through this! Thank you for your support

[@NomadSweden]

Thanks for telling the story. I think it's important for you guys also. ❤️ /Rob

[@RidetheBean]

It helped to process what happened, and it helped Kenneth understand what he had been through while he was editing as he was in coma through all of this.

[@brianq103]

Robert, definitely a cautionary tail for all of us when we are exploring areas we don't know.

[@Life2ontour]

Leaving a 'like' feels wrong but... Too often, social media shows us how wonderful other peoples lives are. I know many others who only show the good stuff. You are showing just how real life can be and for that, we thank you. May your journey to recovery continue to be good and hope the winter does not feel too long. xxx

[@RidetheBean]

Hi! Thank you so much for your support, Isi and Carl! Back when we started our channel, we felt it was important to be a real voice in social media, and not just portray a highlight reel. I (Pia) felt that watching other people's highlight reel made my life feel more mundane and painful. So it was important to us to share the reality of our journey. Thank you so much for acknowledging that, and thus making it easier for us ❤️ Thank you! We will get through this winter as well ❤️

[@jamesholmes4256]

I am a grown man in tears, stay strong for him. And keep yourself strong ❤️

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you for staying with me through that, James ❤️

[@ianwrecked]

Wow. This is truly heart breaking. From following your dream to numerous hospitals all within a matter of 10 seconds is absolutely terrifying. From all the way in USA, I am thinking of you both. Much love to you and Ken. Your composure is a beacon of hope. Both of you will get through this. All the love to y'all

[@RidetheBean]

Yeah it made us realise how fragile live is. It was a hard learned but very valuable lesson. Thank you for your kind words ☺️

[@Zee_1003]

i just came across this channel yesterday and it was the heartbrraking video where the guy siad that this lady already passed away and i can't believe that I'm watching a video of her now...it's sad...😔 😔 😔

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

RIP Pia, we'll all miss very much, especially after watching this video and knowing you have gone to heaven.

[@RidetheBean]

💜

[@JohnnyFuelMotorcycleAdventures]

I watched this video early in the morning while I was waking up... it haunted me ever since. This could happen to any of us out there. Very scary. I'm so sorry for Kenneth's injury and the adjustments he will have to make. As someone else wrote in a comment, medical science has advanced greatly. There's nothing he won't be able to do, he may just need to adapt a little. Fingers crossed for a quick recovery!

[@RidetheBean]

Hope it didn't scare you too much 😛 It as a huge lesson for us. But we were lucky it went as well as it did. After this episode was filmed Kenneth had two more surgeries and they were actually able to avoid a bag by removing half his colon and stitching up his duodenum. The doctors were really amazing! Now he is out of the hospital and will start physical therapy next week. Hopefully we will both be able to recover fully by spring so we can continue our trip 🙂

[@jamesfisher3358]

This is painful to watch, but I am glad that she shared this. When I was 17 years old my best friend crashed his motorcycle and died later in the hospital.

[@juliencartwright4218]

My heart & thoughts go out to you both,, R.I.P Pia.. & you keep kick'n my friend xx.. UK

[@alexanderskouras5018]

I must compliment you on your calmness in the face of such a terrible situation. Stay strong and one step at a time the body will heal, together you will get through this!

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks, Alexander! We will get through this, you're right ❤️

[@rickcrane839]

What a ghastly experience for you and Kenneth. To be an ICU nurse fully aware of what is and what could be and helpless to help him as you know how, must have been an hours long nightmare. I respect your strength. I hope that the support of we, your KZbin followers, is of some small aid to you both.

[@RidetheBean]

Hi Richard! Thank you so much for your support. You have been a great support to us through all of this. We filmed this, and the upcoming videos, to help ourselves process the trauma that was unfolding. And it helped a lot, being able to go back in time and replay the actual events. We chose to share it with you, as so many of you care about us. For that we are overwhelmed and thankful ❤️

[@puneetamin]

Wishing you both a Speedy and Full recovery from all your injuries🙏🙏❤️.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 We are on the mend now, but still have a way to go. But it seems we will both be able to make a full recovery. 🙂

[@Starfish2145]

So Tragic. They were riding way too fast in that terrain. She was an inexperienced rider and was in the lead when they crashed.

[@super.zdravko]

I watched these last two videos back to back… So shocking, such a freak incident, so sorry that this happened to you guys. Great to read your comments that you expect to make a full recovery. Wishing you all the best Pia and Kenneth, best regards from Vancouver, Canada.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 Yeah we were pretty lucky through all of it thanks to the doctors and nurses doing a great job 🙂

[@volcanicruby774]

Thank God for the amazing emergency services in Norway and the healthcare we have.

[@RidetheBean]

Yes, and further thanks to our welfare system, put in place by our earlier politicians. Here´s to working together to keep this national treasure for our kids and grandkids ❤️

[@ZappaBA]

Thanks for the detailed story about the crash and really feel for the both of you. I might not be the most inspiring writer but what ever you do, DON'T STOP RIDING! Don't give up on your dream, this is "just" a hick-up in the plan, a delay. Both of you where so looking forward for the adventure that you had in front of you, you felt free, you felt alive, you where so happy and having soooo much fun doing it. Don't you ever forget about that! The world is still here and can be conquered at another more suitable time, but don't give up your dreams. I spent 3 months riding my old worn Transalp across Canada 15 years ago and the first thing I think of when I see motorcycle related content is of that trip. 3 months without any thoughts about work just the planning of where to stop for the next night (and where to dry up... ;) ) , where to find fuel and food. Riding where ever you want (getting stuck saddle deep in a pond created by a beaver), no matter the weather (outrunning lightning and getting flashed by a cop to slow down), lack of fuel (on reserve and the nearest gas station burnt to the ground during the night and 250km to the next one), attending charity rides and meeting super nice people (and watching drunk hillbillies riding around naked in the campground). Surprising yourself and people around you yt doing single lane tracks riding in the woods with a fat bike. Do I have your attention or should I go on... ;) It's an adventure and you just happened to be really unlucky, but the adventure is still there, the trip is still possible (even though Covid-19 is making it slightly harder at the moment) and I believe you would regret it if you don't take the chance to finish the trip when it's physical possible for the both of you to do it. When/If you pass by the northwest part of Skåne (Sweden), hit me up and we'll have a bed for you and a garage for the bikes (with possibility to do maintenance). When it comes to coffee I leave that up to you. Cheers, Mathias

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 You are right! We can't stop riding. We were so lucky to survive this in relatively ok shape and lucky that we will be able to recover again. We have sacrificed too much to give up now 🙂 So in Spring well be back on the bikes again🏍 In one way I guess it is good we have to postpone given the situation with COVID and closed borders all over Europe at the moment. Hopefully it'll be easier to move around in spring. That sounds like an amazing experience! Riding across Canada must be amazing! So much wilderness and amazing views. It's funny how terrible weather is more bearable on a bike than at any other time. It's kind of part of the experience. And you are usually prepared for it. Those sounds like memories you will never forget! We have already made a lot of memories on the bikes, but we are so excited to make more. The reason we started this in the first place was because it was the answer to a question we asked ourselves two years ago. What dow want to think back to and reminisce on when we are 80 and sit at out cabin overlooking the lake. Do we want to be proud of how good we were at our jobs and that we did what most people do throughout their lives with some vacations here and there or do we want to look back on adventures and experiences we never would have been able to have in a normal 9-5 job. We can always just get back to that life if we want, but now is the time for us to try to experience as much as we can. Even this accident will be turned in to a good memory a year or two from now. We will need about 6 months to recover, but when spring comes we are heading south again. And we will pass through Skåne. We plan to look for some parts of the Swedish TET and also hopefully visit Robert from Nomad Sweden before we cross the bridge over to Denmark. So thank you for the invitation. Don't be surprised if we show up on your doorstep some time next year 😝 If you follow us on Instagram you can see more up to date posts. The videos are a moth or two behind as they take some time to make and we have a lot of other stuff to work on as well. But check our Instagram next spring and send us a DM if you see we are close by 🙂 And well absolutely make some delicious coffee in return for a good chat 😛

[@Paul-hu3zr]

Pia, very sorry to hear that Kenneth's injuries were so bad, he did not look good at the crash site and some internal trauma seemed very likely. Thankfully you were there, not as badly injured and knew what to do. We wish you both as full and speedy a recovery as is possible. Very brave of you to share your story. Tankene våre er med deg. mye kjærlighet.

[@RidetheBean]

Hi Paul! Thank you so much, I'm so thankful for my education and experience as a nurse to recognise the severity of the situation. Thank you for listening to my story ❤️ Thankfully he was released from hospital over 6 weeks after the injury, and is now with me! ❤️

[@Paul-hu3zr]

@@RidetheBean glad to see the start of both of your recoveries on the new video. The shorter hair suits you Kenneth, 💇‍♂️. Strength and best wishes for your continued recovery.

[@lkastaas]

Thanks for sharing. Could feel the sadness of this, but luckily you survived barely. Hearing this from a nurse makes it even more special. Hope you ate able to rest and focus on healing properly. And to both of you stay strong together, ask if there is anything you need. You both seem like a good couple. Cheering for you 🖖🏻

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks, Leif! We survived, and for that we are thankful. The road hasn't always been easy, but life usually isn't. We are now able to rest and focus on healing. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@lowlandbikeadventures]

Pfff, this and the previous episode was something else to watch... Pretty heavy stuff all together, but good to talk about. It made clear how important it is to know how to react in such conditions and also how important it is to ride these kind of roads with someone else in case of... And there always will be those so called what if’s unfortunately. Pia and Kenneth, you both did a great job and I hope you both will be fine and strong again. Stay healthy and best wishes from The Netherlands.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you for saying that 😊 This video was kind of just a way to release some thoughts and debrief the brain and to give Kenneth a chance to understand what actually had happened as he was in a coma through all of this. This was something we wish never had happened, but since it did we both learned a great deal from it. We were lucky to survive and that it turned out as well as it did. when we get back on the road we'll always have this in the back of our heads.

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

So sorry about you terrible accident. Good that you were able to get emergency help in time. I hope Kenneth makes a full recovery.

[@torin1001]

You are an incredible person for the amount of support and care. I hope you all the best.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you! I´m so happy that Kenneth has made tremendous progress since this video was recorded. Thanks for the support! =)

[@orkunsanal]

What an angel tho.. Really heartbreaking... Rip Pia

[@fjellyenta]

She seemed like a wonderful person ❤️

[@leopedrao7887]

I wish you guys a fast recovery! Sending some love and prayers from 🇧🇷

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you so much, Leo! Hopefully we'll get to visit Brazil and explore it on our motorbikes once =)

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Absolutely heartbreaking story, stay strong and move on bro, life is way to short 🙏🏽

[@akshaykumar_r]

It's literally gut-wrenching to hear how the incident unfolded, I hope you guys get well soon and get back on the road doing what you love! Much respect to Pia for being level-headed throughout the whole ordeal!

[@RidetheBean]

It looks like we will be able to make a full recovery, but it will take some months. We were pretty lucky. Pia did an amazing job and truly saved my life.

[@akshaykumar_r]

@@RidetheBean Good to hear that Kenneth! I felt so uneasy and out of breath just listening to Pia describe the events, I can't even imagine myself [or anyone else] going through this.. Good on you for staying strong and pulling through! Stay safe, I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

This Is very difficult to watch knowing what you’ve been through. It’s good that you captured your thoughts so soon and am able to share them with Kenneth and the rest of us. I think about you daily and hope that you’re both healing and regaining you’re strength. Take care of yourselves. Hope that you are feeling better soon!

[@RidetheBean]

Willy, thank you so much for your support and your kind words! We are healing and regaining our strength day by day, and will be able to restart our adventure in the new year. We are already feeling a lot better now than when this video was filmed, and will continue to regain our strength during the winter ❤️

[@kalsang78]

I can see and feel the pain through your voice! My prayers are with you both and wish you both a fast recovery! Take care!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 It was a bit rough but also therapeutic to just get my thoughts out.

[@fazekasmedia]

Be strong, stay positive! I am cheering for your recoveries!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 appreciate that. we’re doing our best 😛

[@Notrees]

Rooting for you guys! ♥️ Praying for you both to have a speedy recovery, and get back to normal as soon and comfortably as possible. 🕊️

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 It will take some months, but we will be able to make a full recovery. We were lucky.

[@johnstaring3210]

I am truly feeling for the both of you. Such a sad termination of a planned great adventure. Thank you for sharing this with us somewhat intrepid explorers, a message of what is possible for any one of us, and a wake up call to remind us that at any time things can spiral out of our control. I hope that you both make full recoveries and are not detuned from taking on riding adventures.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 this was a huge wake up call for us. We were incredibly lucky it was not worse. We learned a few very valuable lessons that we will use when we get back on the road again. The plan is to continue as soon as we are healed, likely in May 2021. We cant let this stop us from following our dream 🙂

[@oslorider48]

Hope you both have a swift recovery! Stay strong and get well soon! ♥️

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks 😊 Give us a few months and we'll be back on the bike!

[@triancalifornia944]

wow, i truly cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you guys and your families. i pray that he pulls through and that you will all be ok again

[@RidetheBean]

It has been a difficult time, but he is on the mend now and will be able to make a full recovery hopefully by spring. It could have been a lot worse.

[@himydad1499]

That was a hard one to watch. Of course this was all some time ago, and I read that you will both fully recover from this. Thank God for that. Keep up the spirits.

[@RidetheBean]

Yes, luckily we both made it out of this situation. Kenneth will not fully recover, as he is missing parts of his intestines now. But he will learn to live with it and we will be able to ride again =)

[@markgoodman5781]

My thoughts are with you both. I hope you can stay strong. You are both young and have so many happy opportunities to look forward to.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 We were very lucky and will be able to continue our journey when spring comes 🙂

[@cliveparsons7674]

So pleased to here recovery is steady.sending positive thoughts your way guys.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you!!

[@bs741]

Praying for a full recovery. So much left to explore and life to live. Take a deep breath. It will get better!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 We are lucky well make a full recovery and be able to get back on the bike to explore more of the world.

[@marcbowman3392]

Thoughts with you guys, wishing you both a speedy recovery and hopefully you can continue with your adventure really soon. Best wishes from Carlisle, England

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 🙂 Looks like we'll be able to make a full recovery, but it will take some months. Our new goal is to be able to continue our trip in spring next year.

[@ahmedemin2987]

This was so touching video, Stay strong guys! Hoping you find strength with each new day. ❤️

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you. We are working every day to get better so we are able to continue our dream.

[@TonyGanzerMedia]

Thank you for sharing during this incredibly difficult time in your and Kenneth's life, Pia. I was in a crash this year--not nearly as serious--and I have only continued healing because of family. Stay strong, both of you.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@monicap1717]

God bless this woman.. What an ANGEL.

[@allenhuling598]

Been working in the 'bush' (no internet) for a couple weeks, so just trying to catch up on your videos. So glad that you put aside personal comfort to record your thoughts, both for us, but also for yourselves to reflect back on. This was again a difficult segment to watch but I'm thankful to feel a part of your journey! Excellent job on your video editing, Kenneth!! Best to you both...and cheers for what the future holds!

[@RidetheBean]

Hope your trip to the bush was good 😛 That is where we like to spend time too 😝 We recorded this as a way of dealing wit what we went through. Being able to watch it back to see what actually happened has been very helpful to us. So we figured maybe someone else can gets omitting out of it too and posted it 🙂

[@shawnphillips4473]

I am so sorry you both are going through this sending much love and prayers from another biker from the US . Hope you and Ken make speedy recovery . Thank you for sharing your story .

[@RidetheBean]

Thang you 🙂 Looks like we’ll be able to make a full recovery. But it will take some time. We were lucky it was not worse 🙂

[@SimonCole]

Thank you for the update. So glad you are well on the mend and my thoughts are with Kenneth on his recovery. Going to be a long road, but I hope you both come out of it stronger and for the better!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 Yeah they doctors say we'll make a full recovery and be able to continue in spring if we work hard to heal. We did learn a lot from this, so we'll be even more prepared in the future.

[@markl8043]

So sorry to hear this. don’t know why bad stuff happens to good people like you guys. You did a great job. Stay positive!Sending Prayers from Canada.

[@RidetheBean]

Accidents can happen to anyone. We were lucky we both survived this. We learned a lot from this experience and hope others can too 🙂

[@muppet000111]

Wish you guys all the best and recovery in this unfortunate crash. Stay strong!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 🙂

[@sergiomartinez-qq9op]

Stay strong! I wish you guys a safe and full recovery

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@cpuuk]

Wishing you both a speedy and full recovery.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@DaveWhite1979]

Prayers from Canada. Good luck with the recovery

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you! ❤️

[@richardmerritt5600]

This is so heartbreaking :( Wishing you both all the best. Stay strong and hopefully you can both ride together again in the future

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 🙂 We will be able to make a full recovery, but it will take some time. Hopefully we’ll be able to continue when spring comes 🙂

[@goldielodz]

Sending a lot of love from Poland. Rooting for You Guys all the way. Hope the recovery - physical and mental - will be quick - and we will see You both on Your bikes again !

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 We’ll hopefully make a full recover by the time spring comes so we can continue our journey 🙂

[@goldielodz]

@@RidetheBean Great, keep us/me posted on Your progress. it is good to know that there are people You n=can talk to, sahre Your thougts and stories. it keeps Your mind in a better shape :)

[@user-zm2wp2vj5i]

I hope fast recovery and healing for both of you. Ilias, a friend from Greece !

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you ☺️ Looks like well be able to make a full recovery, but it'll take a few months. Cant wait to continue our trip in spring 😛

[@baag1659]

I wish you both strength and a good recovery. And I also have a special message. I think you where referring in a vivid way to a colostomie for kenneth. Although it might take some time to accept this and get used to, i can definatly say that there is a good life afterwards. It saved my life at 25, and been living 25 years happily afterwards. Not holding me back on travelling or doing lots of different adventures sports. Keep up the spirit and all the best. Thx for sharing your story

[@RidetheBean]

Hi! Thank you so much for your support. Yes, a colostomy was the word I was searching for. As a nurse, I've heard of several people who have felt the colostomy bag was a huge relief, and it made their lives a lot better since getting it. These were people suffering from ulcerative colitis and chrons disease. I'm so glad they were able to give you one, and for it to save your life! How good to hear that it's not holding you back from travelling or living your life ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing! -Pia

[@GiovanniEsposito5]

Wishing you the best and fastest recover possible, guys! I had a big accident on a motorbike and I can relate. Stay positive and think just that everything will go for the best. Thanks for sharing this.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 Hope you are doing OK after your accident.

[@gordonhenderson1708]

Thanks for sharing, Pia. I know from personal experience what you and Kenneth are dealing with. I have recovered physically from a near death motorcycle crash and have struggled with my mental health since my teens. It was 12 months after my crash that I knew I wasn't done with riding. That was three years ago. I'm now retired with my dream touring bike. Motorcycling is a passion that gives me life. At age 65 I feel so lucky to have survived these challenges. I am with you two in spirit. Gord. Kelowna, British Columbia

[@RidetheBean]

Hi Gordon! So sorry you also went through a motorcycle crash, plus have struggled with mental health. So glad you were able to come back on your bike and go riding again! We feel the same our, motorcycles are our passion and gives us life. Hope we are able to visit British Columbia once for a ride! Thank you so much for your support :)

[@TheStabbyGinger]

I found your channel after seeing a small section of your video on a motor bike compilation and I just had to come find out what happened! I am so sorry that your wonderful adventure took such a scary turn, sending you lots of love from Australia xx

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you! It was a close call, and we're glad the outcome was as good as it was ❤️

[@paedrus1976]

Hoping all the best for you guys! Keep your spirits high and stay strong!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 We are doing our best 😛

[@driverkelly]

Hey Pia, Words cannot express how we all feel about your experience so soon after starting your adventure together but to watch you with this up date it is heart breaking. All I can say is that there is a lot of people all around the world praying that Kenneth will recover and that your life will go on together. All our best from Australia to both of you.

[@RidetheBean]

Hey! Thank you so much for the support, it really means a lot to us! The motorcycle community continues to amaze us ❤️ We will be back on the road when we are properly healed up =)

[@johncopetti1253]

Ahhhh! Words can t describe how I feel for you. All I can say is I wish you both all the very best in regards to recovery "and" the mental wellbeing of you both.. it s just to heartbreaking to imagine, not just the shattered body, but also the shattered dreams. My hopes and prayers are with you.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊appreciate that 🙂 It was a bit rough. especially when we didn't really know how it would turn out. But we were extremely lucky that we had cell service and that it was not worse. Kenneth would have died without help, so we are just very grateful to the Norwegian healthcare system. Because of them we will be able to make a full recovery and get back on the bikes. hopefully by spring next year.

[@JohnnyTuga]

Thanks for sharing your story. Hope to see you guys ridding soon.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you! We will be on the bikes again, but not quite yet. We have some healing and recovering to do =)

[@marenpaschke4592]

Sending all the best wishes!! I’m so sorry this has happened...

[@RidetheBean]

Appreciate that 🙂 thank you

[@authenticoverreplica2700]

I'm so sorry this happened to you both. Stay strong and support one another and you'll get through it. You're both lucky and blessed. Never forget that. 💙

[@RidetheBean]

Yeah we were very lucky. We are very glad to have each other through all this. Facing it a lone would ave been difficult.

[@skline1]

This also breaks my heart. I hope you both get to eventually fulfill your dreams after you both heal.

[@RidetheBean]

Yeah we hope so too. Looks like well recover fully, so the only thing stopping us will be covid.

[@ianbentley2007]

Keep strong guys after all your on a. Adventure of a life time Looking forward to seeing you back on your bikes.

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks Ian! We're trying to keep strong, and are definitely wanting to get back on the road and the bikes! Hopefully we will be ship shape and healthy to go once the snow melts ❤️

[@stahomdad]

Thank you for sharing. I wish more of us MC riders would share our accidents, so others may learn from them. Many unforeseen obstacles can be avoided when learning through other’s misfortunes.

[@RidetheBean]

That is true. We just wanted to be open and honest with our subscribers. Life is not just positive. Some times it sucks too, and when only sharing the positives it doesn't feel real.

[@gregoryburslem193]

Started so well.Even wonderful,can turn to tragedy.🥺Hope the best,for you both.💞

[@RidetheBean]

Yeah it was a day of contrasts. Started off in paradise and ended up in hell. But we were lucky it was not worse than it was 🙂

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I’ve only just met you in this video. Sending you both well wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. I’m so sorry that you are walking through this.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@MrRafaelBrandao]

You should be so proud of yourself Pia how you handed it well as was able to keep calm. Big lesson for all watching, thanks for sharing

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you so much, Rafael ❤️

[@darseyno1520]

Pia, i have shed tears as i have listened to you tell of this horrific crash. I cannot find the words to express the sorrow and the feelings that i have for you and Kenneth at this time. You have been very brave in making this video and it is plan to see that your heart is breaking. I really to hope and pray that Kenneth will make a full recovery.

[@RidetheBean]

Hi Darsey, thank you so much for your support! Yes, my heart was breaking at this time. But it has healed a lot since, as Kenneth is making good progress on his recovery. Thank you ❤️

[@darseyno1520]

@@RidetheBean I am so glad to hear that he is making good recovery and may it continue until he is back to his old self.

[@RidetheBean]

Let’s hope so 🙂

[@lynnscruggs8105]

Prayers for the both of you🙏🙏

[@rudyvannistelrooij6150]

hang in there Kenneth, my thoughts are with you .💪💪

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@graham9723]

My heart felt good wishes go out to both of you.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 appreciate that 🙂

[@nabilzayed5933]

Oh my God , I came straight from motomadness's channel where I saw your clip. I wanted to have an update on your health condition. I am so happy you two made it . I pray for a speedy and complete recovery for both of you. Pia you kept your cool in a very difficult and demanding situation and that saved Kenneth's life.

[@RidetheBean]

Hi! Thank you so much. It was a close call for Kenneth, and I´m very thankful that he got such great help ❤️

[@bradmcqueen8104]

Speedy recovery to you both, bless.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@robertwright9179]

Wishing you both a speedy recovery UK

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊 we are doing a lot better now and will be able to make a full recovery in time.

[@henriquemontenegro2911]

Be brave.... Be strong! I know by your Instagram that situation has improved which is great news!! Speedy recovery and never give up! All the best for you both!!!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 🙂 Yeah luckily we are finally starting to feel better and are able to go for short walks. Well be able to make a full recovery but it will take some moths. These videos are a bit behind, especially since we can't really make much new content at the moment we decided to spread them out a bit.

[@MrPreles]

Hi Pia, This is a tough time. I am really sad that this happened. You guys are such an inspiration for me. You are a trooper and so is Kenneth. He’ll be ok and so will you. I hope you guys can continue your adventure. Big hug

[@RidetheBean]

Hi Daniel! Yeah, this was a tough time. But like a lot of you reminded me during the time: this too shall pass. We will continue to dream about our traveling, and continue the journey as soon as we have the health and strength to do so. Thank you so much for your support. Hugs!

[@HarleyGurl114]

Awww very sorry to see this!! Prayers of comfort to both of you! Stay strong!!!

[@RidetheBean]

💜💜

[@adamshugan1200]

wish you both all the best....hope for fast recovery!!!!!!

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@aeon8721]

I saw the short version of your crash on a compilation channel and then searched you guys out to reassure myself Kenneth had survived -he was so obviously in a bad way and looked like someone who was bleeding out at the scene. I'm glad you got to a trauma hospital in time and are both on the mend. All the best for your ongoing recovery.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you! Yes, he didn't look very well there. Glad they were able to stitch him back together again so I could take him home ❤️ -Pia

[@robertadair6612]

You are both in my heart and prayers.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@JeeFtw]

Wow, what a story. I came to this channel after watching the crash on Moto Madness. The blank stare of Kenneth after the crash worried me so I clicked to see if any follow-up information was posted, hoping there wouldn't be any very serious injuries. Unfortunately this wasn't the case but I'm happy you both survived and are able to work on healing. I will subscribe to your channel and wish you both a speedy recovery. Greetings from a Dutch on & off road rider.

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks for coming over and subscribing 🙂 Yeah we didn’t really understand how serious it was until a few days later. Kenneth would have died without help. This experience makes us appreciate how fragile life is.

[@wayneschmidt8503]

So sorry you both had such a bad crash and those things are always around no matter how many years you ride , prayers for you both your beautiful people .Blessings ..

[@RidetheBean]

Yeah it sucked… but what happened after was much worse 😔

[@hbbutters3056]

Best wishes on a good recovery.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@alananderson5202]

So tough to see what you're going through right now. My heart goes out to you both.

[@RidetheBean]

Thank you 😊

[@jacksloan3516]

Pia, you both are always in our prayers, looking forward to your speedy recovery and a return to your adventure. Kenneth is blessed to have you by his side, the way you handled the tragedy and your obvious care and concern for him is such a credit to who you are. If there is ever anything within my power that I can do to help, please feel free to ask, you have my email address.

[@RidetheBean]

Jack, thank you so much for your continued support and prayers. It means a lot to us! We look forward to our adventure too, but for the time being our adventure is of much smaller scale. We ´ll be back on the road when the snow melts ❤️

[@juniorjr4815]

I just happened across your video scrolling and I hope that things are much better for both of you. It took a lot for you to share your story I'm sure. Best of luck to Kenneth in his recovery and I hope he's ok in the long run. 👊😎

[@RidetheBean]

Thanks for checking it out 🙂 We are both feeling a lot better and we are on track to get back on the bikes by spring. We were super lucky.