This Mountain Bike Crash Nearly Paralyzed Me.

[@dwyer1018]

How calm and collected you stayed is amazing.

[@VanGirlYuka]

lol Thanks😁

[@giulianotesta1847]

that's the Japanese culture kicking in, I hope your recovery is speedy and complete Yuka, we'll see you shredding in no time💪🏻

[@camerongieda]

This is also a critical skill if ever injured (especially head injuries ). Freaking out cause increased blood pressure which will complicate and even make fatal some head injuries.. Nice job Yuka!

[@jamesesson3436]

Props and prayers to you from Australia! May you heal well.

[@Nativequetzal]

@@giulianotesta1847 Nope, that's called adrenaline and shock.

[@mahalomydude]

So gnarly, Yuka! You guys handled it super well. Hope you're doing better and making a full recovery!

[@lucasa_3101]

yo no way love your content dude

[@dayinnymtb]

Wow, this was actually upsetting to watch. Glad you’re recovering. That rescue guy was outstanding, so calm and professional. I can only imagine how your husband felt during that. Take care and ride safe :)

[@ericclements7688]

Thanks for the compliment : I asked to not be featured and Yuka featured me anyways. A pretty poor move on her part, I’ve contacted her since and she refuses to take down. She’s a bad person.

[@dayinnymtb]

@@ericclements7688 sorry to hear that Eric. That being said, still you did a great job if that is any consultation.

[@ericclements7688]

I appreciate your kindness; it’s too bad yuka and Eric love to take advantage of the people they call to help them.

[@dayinnymtb]

@@Redstone6801 I figured dude only created an account to respond to this video 🤷‍♀️

[@AuhoOfficial]

​@@dayinnymtbThats a troll... the real one is BCpov...

[@thishandleisnotavailable]

I love how composed you are throughout your accident and the telling of your story.

[@eddieagnich1875]

Hey from a guy whose spent 3 months in the hospital and 3 months in a body cast, all from Motocross stuff. You were remarkable. You have such a cool attitude. Your narration is wonderful. I know you will make a full recovery. I'm 65 and my son and I use to go to Whistler a couple times a year. I just slow it down and enjoy the fact that I can still ride and enjoy every day! You are the bomb!

[@soloscalingcb265]

that is brutal mate so glad that for me medicine had come far enough that they could do surgery instead of having a cast

[@scottfishburn8430]

I feel for you, Yuka. I crashed on 3/26/2022 at SkyPark and broke my neck in two places as well as some ribs and a lot of soft tissue damage. I was also very lucky and didn’t end up paralyzed. But now I have four fused vertebrae holding everything together. Life changing to say the least. I love your channel and am so happy that you’re going to make a full recovery!

[@VanGirlYuka]

OMG. That must been a bad crash. I hope you heal up soon too🥲

[@TOCHE-1150]

@@VanGirlYuka Yuka, how did that happen you where doing fine hope you are ok

[@knordberg]

Oh Yuka, I'm so sorry this happened. You are such a warrior, I know you will heal up. Praying that your mental state will recover fully as well. I'm cheering you on!!!

[@VanGirlYuka]

now my brain sees completely different views. Everything looks so big and scary

[@toneloke7489]

@@VanGirlYuka takes time, your confidence needs time to heal too

[@DaHomies_]

Big respect for Eric as well. He knew what to do right away. I’ve seen too many severe injuries where people helping person who crashed aren’t taking action quick enough and weren’t doing something quite right. He knew right away to call for help, and the correct actions to prevent you from getting more hurt while help was on the way.

[@ericmeyers13]

I'm sorry that you had to go through something like this. I have always been impressed with how confident you are, how you hit features and how you've been able to hop up after previous scary crashes. I hope you heal completely and are able to enjoy riding again soon.

[@serrademers6047]

It's really great that you chose to share this experience and that you also left in the parts with the rescue team. Their response was great and showed good first responder skills.

[@buddiesbb]

Gnarly crash! I'm glad your spine is relatively in a good shape! Get well, Yuka!

[@dukeofmtb]

Having been through this twice now with Cory, I can definitely feel the intensity of this. Get well soon, Yuka. It'll feel like it takes forever to heal and you'll have moments of some negative intrusive thoughts, but just know that it'll pass. Cory's stuck to the ground for now as well. She hasn't fully recovered from her torn shoulder tendons from last year and she just recently detached her collarbone on that same shoulder. Needless to say, no big jumps or drops for a while. At least she's back to pedaling around on flatter trails. With some aggressive PT, we're hoping she can enjoy a trip to Windrock by February. Best wishes to you two.

[@MathieuTeStroete]

Holy shit Yuka, that was absolutely insane. Seeing you overshoot that stepup from Eric his angle looked so scary, can't imagine how he must have felt. Good reminder to never let emotions take over the bike, especially with features where the consequences can be so big! No clue how you managed to stay so calm in such a scary situation but kudos. I think i somehow freaked out more on this side of the screen while hearing the crashing noises then you did after it just happend. Glad you are still (mostly) in one piece and i wish you a full and quick recovery, i'm sure you'll be boaring down mountains again soon enough! Last but not least, so much respect for the rescue team, truly awesome work they do!

[@VanGirlYuka]

Don't underestimate any features! and I appreciate the rescue team, doctors, and nurses for what they did. Because of them, I could overcome the accident. Thank you.

[@leoniemaier4109]

That was actually pretty scary to watch, but I‘m so glad nothing worse had happened to you! Thank you so much for sharing this with us and reminding each one of us (and yourself) what kind of mistakes may be avoided. Stay safe everyone and have fun, I hope you‘re recovering well, Yuka!

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

What a huge off and it could've so much worse, and you handled it better than 99% of the rest of us. Healing vibes girl!!

[@TorrentUK]

I'm so glad you'll make a full recovery. You're an incredible person. I love your attitude to everything.

[@Jarny-11111]

This likely won't be a popular comment and I hate to say it, but I believe this was coming for some time. Luck has been at play from what I've seen in your previous videos as of late, I'm glad you're okay. It really is key to stay within your competency level and take the time to assess features, your mental state, and the mechanical state of your bike. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@BkrFlx]

Also proper protection at least when using the chair lift in bikeparks. Riding black jump lines in a bikepark without back protection and protective pants? Modern protective gear has become so good, there really is no excuse.

[@mx2strokes250]

Sorry to say bit 'ditto'

[@jeffwy5164]

It’s lucky this happened on a step up, I think.

[@VanGirlYuka]

we both bought back protections after the crash👍 next is pants...

[@charlesrobinson6444]

@@VanGirlYuka You can tell where people have hurt themselves by the padding they wear...

[@mattpoe9391]

OMG Yuka, my heart sank when I first saw this. I'm SOOOO glad that you're okay...or will be okay once you've healed. I've followed your channel for a long time and seen you make quite a few crashes, but this one was different. You've always been able to bounce right up. Your speed was crazy fast on this one though. Dangerously fast. I am so very grateful that it was not worse than it turned out to be. So take care of you, rest and recover. The rest will take care of itself.

[@grantcarter5951]

I have to admit, I don't think I would have taken a crash like that so well. Every video of yours and Eric's amazes me with your commitment determination and pure ballsyness! Heal up quick and can't wait to see you back on the bike soon. You're still an inspiration to a lot of people Yuka. 🤟

[@jeremyzed6726]

Regarding glasses, as some one who has horrible eye sight and is completely blind without glasses. This was a huge issue for me, but with the proliferation of goggle inserts such as these ones made by sportrx, this issue has been completely eliminated 6-7 years ago. I know some people might prefer to not wear goggles, but it seems for us the four eye crowd, a pair of goggles with adapters is the best solution for full face helmet use. I use Oakley and Oakley’s own polycarbonate prescriptions lenses for everyday riding with my half face helmets. These solutions also eliminates the small but real danger of regular glasses breaking on crashes and causing secondary damage to our eyes. I hope this is helpful.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That was too scary. I hope you have a strong and speedy recovery. Glad this crash wasn't any worse.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I'm already getting better! Hopefully I can send some of your stuff next time we visit😁

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@VanGirlYuka I'll be looking forward to it

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Wow, that's some scary stuff!! I'm glad you were okay and hope you'll "gear it down" a bit in the future. Sounds like it was the end of a long day of riding when this happened... another mistake might have been you were just too fatigued from riding all day. HEAL UP Yuka!!

[@grimaceg1253]

Glad you were not seriously injured. Your comments about being in the right state of mind can be applied to so many things. Prayers for quick healing!

[@josiahsimmons9866]

Oh my, Yuka. I'm so glad you're alright... I love seeing you in your husband's videos, and when I saw his community post, I was terrified, but thankful you're alive and mostly well. I really hope your healing goes smoothly and swiftly. Don't beat yourself up too much, you made mistakes, but that's okay we all do 💛💛 you'll be back riding in no time 🙂

[@HUKIT.]

Super impressed at how calm and nonchalant you were afterwards.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I knew crying wouldn't help anybody...😞

[@Team81MTB]

@@VanGirlYuka Crying never helps. Besides, there's no crying in mountain biking. 😂

[@babybirdhome]

Thank you for reminding me to be safe when I ride and to take care not to ride above my level or underestimate what I’m riding on. I’m very grateful that you weren’t hurt worse - that was a heck of a crash! I wish you a speedy and full, permanent recovery, including your mind so that you can get back out there and enjoying your bike again just like before but even more skillful. You’re a tough cookie!

[@vasouris5873]

Hope you feel better soon and get back to riding asap, Gimpee! Also much appreciation for showing us this video so we can learn! That in itself takes a lot of courage to do. It just shows that anything can happen at any time.

[@VanGirlYuka]

We need to be careful and cheerful when we ride a bike👍✨

[@mtb_nick1588]

Jesus the instant panick and fear in Eric's voice was so heartbreaking

[@audionerdio]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. It’s so scary but I’m glad it wasn’t worse. You were so lucky to have a great team to help you out after the crash. Heal up quick!

[@ultimatemonkey]

Been watching your videos here and there and as a fellow rider sending all the quick healing energy your way. That could have been so much worse. The fact that you can recognize the mistakes you made is already a big step in regaining your confidence. It will take some time but eventually it all comes back. On the lighter side ... holy hell did you ever go full send! I don't think I have ever seen anyone ever overcook a step up to that extent! In the most positive way possible I am impressed !! Not to mention you must be tough as hell to decide your gonna even try standing up with a broken coccyx !

[@MuchGrooove]

We sometimes forget how dangerous MTB can be. Hoping for a quick recovery and glad you're relatively okay!

[@GMoneyLove]

That was pretty terrifying... I can only imagine what went through both you and Eric's heads when it happened. Great lessons learned for all of us. Thanks for sharing and heal up soon!

[@fivetool]

I am wishing you a speedy recovery. You were so calm and cool during the whole process. We all could learn from that.

[@TrIpMo1981]

Take good care Yuka. Speedy recovery.

[@19skiper89]

I broke my wrist and shoulder 3 months ago and was screaming of pain when I crashed. Insane how you kept your calm. tougher than me for sure.

[@noahwilson2719]

Oh my goodness! So glad the injuries were not as bad as they could have been. I really like the way you approached and produced the whole video. Very well done and I wish you a speedy and full recovery.

[@elizabethmurphy8431]

OMG Yuka! How scary. I got a little teary eyed watching as you just laid there. Sending prayers/positive vibes for a speedy and complete recovery.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I like to share happy moments but bad things could happen...Thank you for your wishes

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Glad you're alright, crashing is the worst, and injury sucks. Anyone with a bad back from an injury knows exactly what I mean. There might not be a worse thing to have wrong with you from a day to day perspective. From someone who had a bad work accident that resulted in a few broken vertebrae, herniated disc, brain injury, and other broken bones... ending in disability. It's what you do after that matters. You'll heal up, learn, and be better than ever once you get past your mental blocks. The crash doesn't define you it''s the finish! It's amazing the feeling of coming back from something like this.. trust me on that!

[@jrldude8719]

I'm amazed at how calm both of you were. I would have been freaking out- either in your shoes or in Eric's. So happy for you that this wasn't more serious. Hope you're able to heal up quickly.

[@NigelMarston]

New subscriber but this gave me a flashback to two weeks ago where I went over my bars. I'm far too old to be flying headfirst into a patch of stingers at 20mph but I got away with it... again (I crashed heavily in the snow and ice three winters ago and escaped with just a piece of my tongue missing). You're a brave person and so calm at the accident site. But most of all, you're amazing for getting back on the bike.

[@spyder027]

How’d you lose your tongue?

[@braygefitness]

Thank you for your vulnerability. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Can't wait to see you on the trails again.

[@BenMilford]

Your commentary is incredibly insightful and helpful. Thank you for sharing this story!

[@patrickmccormick8689]

The daily mindset is so important to riding safely! Thanks Yuka so much for sharing this video with all of us who love tuning in to watch you and Eric shred.... Wishing you a speedy recovery

[@datfart9851]

I broke my collarbone and a few rips this summer during a bike crash, and the sound you made after crashing was exactly the same i remember making. Hope you have a good and fast recovery Yuka!

[@seanfarragher9110]

Thanks for making content of the great and not so great moments of mountain biking. Great learning moments. Hope you’re healing up well Yuka

[@ridingwithreggie]

Speedy Recovery Yuka! I'm sending healing energy your way. You will be back to sending it in no time.

[@cysix4939]

I don't usually watch injury videos, by you did an excellent job explaining the risks and opportunities to minimize them, making it a learning video. Thanks and feel better. I've been there as a former road racer.

[@maddog123tj]

Wow youre a beast! Ive broken my arm in a roll over truck accident, snapped my wrist as a kid, tore my knees acl and cut my elbow to the bone in a dirt bike crash but fracturing my tail bone on a rock was the most painful thing ive ever experienced! You snapped the thing!? I couldnt even sit down after i think my friends got annoyed on the ride home from all of my complaining you handled it so well 😂 glad youre ok!

[@barringtonthelast]

Wow Yuka,that was a tough watch.I've never met you guys or ever will,but that was like seeing a good friend have a huge one! I hope you are healing well and haven't lost too much of your confidence and can do attitude.all the best to you both.

[@drmoynihan]

Thank you Yuka for sharing. This was overwhelming to watch. You were so calm and your husband, rescue crew, and you were all so amazing. I really appreciate your openness and take this video as a tutorial. Thoughts and prayers for your healing. P.S. I am 71yrs & my buddy is 68. While we are sometimes in denial, we were talking just yesterday of how we don't take the risks like we used to. We would not have recovered like you. Thank you Yuka for the reminder and warning.

[@MrJoloh]

I wish you a prompt recovery Yuka, don't give up shredding!

[@gni2002]

The calm before and after the storm. Hoping for a speedy recovery Yuka!

[@cancer8343]

Damn, Yuka looks so young for 36, get well soon!

[@dangerritsen7852]

Oh no Yuka! Big fan here. I bought my latest bike (Bronson MX) after watching the amazing things you do on it. Glad you didn’t injure yourself worse and hoping for a fast recovery. Take care lady!

[@ostankovalex1176]

glad you are ok! hate to say it, but it was coming from far away. don't want to be a dick, but you need to get good coaching lessons, as you lack some basic proper technique to start with. I mean... you can't do a proper bunnyhop + pumping - this basically closes lots of the gates for technical jumps in some spots you weren't able to clear the jumps only because of that. Also, proper technique makes you more comfortable and safe. I need more/less speed can't be an answer for everything. You can clearly see some features here are hard for you even not mentioning they are not that big at all. best wishes to you both and have a speedy recovery :) P.S.: protection can't also be an answer for everything, you will just get to bigger jumps with poor technique and protection might not save you there.

[@alhypo]

Thank you for posting this. It is a very important reminder to check if we are in a good headspace before doing any challenging features (or any feature, really). I'm so glad you are going to recover. And what great example of how to handle a bad OTB crash.

[@drifterdogs]

Get better Soon YUKA!! Solid message at the end.. part of progression is pushing your limit but the other part is knowing where that limit is and managing expectations.. nothing annoys me more than feeling like I need to be faster or better on a ride.. We riders need to be more content with where we are at and how far we have come!

[@carlinman539]

Best wishes for fast healing. Thank you for sharing a difficult time in your life. Stay awesome!

[@8lacknova]

An extra Hole in your Butt, sory butt i have to laught. good recovery for you!

[@energ8t]

Yuka! This is so terrible. I felt like I wrecked with you… Been there, done that. Hope you heal up soon. I’m impressed with your overview and critique of yourself. You’re so mature and have a real happy attitude. I also 100% believe in proper gear after having used it a few times. Proper gear is worth every penny and modern protective equipment is so good compared to twenty years ago. See you the trail soon!

[@Crystal-An80]

Ohh. You are absolutely adorable. I am so sorry this happened but man alive I’m also so grateful you speak so freely about focus, attitude, and understanding of what you’re about to do. So grateful for your recovery

[@soniaperez4221]

Ooff. Im so glad it wasn't any worse. In all honesty I had a very emotional reaction hearing the sounds immediately post crash. Full on tears. I've stupidly broken two bones during two separate crashes and know the sound too well. Sending all the healing energy I can muster!

[@stefanhansen5882]

8:49 was hilarious. And super impressive how calm you were. Your husband too. I hope you are good!

[@lynnwilcox79]

That was a scary learning experience, I’m so glad you’re okay! I love watching you guys and you are one of my favorite riders to watch. You have inspired me for several years now and I hate to see you hurt, but I’m sure you won’t let this keep you from coming back and conquering that feature when you are well again! 😊😊

[@2wheelVengeance2065]

Hi! I am so glad you are okay. Last May I got in a motorcycle crash and was temporarily parylized and needed three surgeries. I had a concussion and internal bleeding with a broken spine, jaw, right elbow and forearm. I now have metal hardware in my spine and my arm. This shows me that extreme mountain biking can still be a big risk. Im not EVER going to go on a motorcycle again and risk being permanently paralyzed. I was one of the lucky ones. It doesnt happen often. I hope you are well and although this comment is kind of late i wish you best of luck. And to be safe as can be. God bless you Yuka!

[@jimking6484]

Hope you are well. I just broke my clavicle, broke a rib, and punctured a lung riding Beech Mt bike trails in NC. I’m healing a week later but very painful. So thankful for Mountain Patrol Medics. I am grateful as well. Could have been so much worse.

[@Strider362]

Glad you are Okay Yuka. that's the risk we all take when we get on the bike. LIVE TO RIDE ANOTHER DAY 👊🙏

[@mavericksolea]

Oh my wows yuka. What resilience. You're like a Bic lighter. Take a beating but you can still have lots of spark. So glad to see you are up and walking. Sending good vibes, and heal up swiftly.

[@thadgillespie5255]

Thanks for sharing Yuka! That sucks, but it could have been worse. Such a great reminder of how important it is to know what's beyond the feature. Good luck in your recovery.

[@K-gonChannel]

ユカさん こんにちわ いつも楽しく拝見させてもらっています 怪我の方の容態はどうですか？ものすごく痛そうで心配です 8月に私の女房も白馬岩岳で転んで右肩を骨折してしまいました その時の転ぶ瞬間を 後ろから見ていたので 今回のエリックさんのその時の気持ちが言葉で表せないのですがよくわかります 早く元気になって またご夫婦で楽しい動画を作ってください お大事に😊

[@lucasa_3101]

the glasses invention stayed on guess it worked good job inventing and also good that you made a full proper recovery

[@ibe966]

My gosh! I'm glad you're OK, and I'm amazed how calm you and your husband were after the crash. Please be safe. You're an inspiration to all riders!

[@ddahstan6876]

Oh Freaking My! Somehow my last comment, also my first, was about the "Emergency Exit" for her Failed Breaks...and then just happened to click on this.... Dang, You were blessed for that helmet!!! I'm happy that you'll soon recover well.

[@dennisestonilo4141]

Get well soon Yuka! 👍👍 Know the feeling. Got my left knee sandwiched between the handle bar and the pedal while doing an OTB going down a rock garden. Took me 6 months to recover

[@richr7604]

Holy cow Yuka! You were on full Wild Boar mode there! Never get angry and let it cloud your judgement, you see what can happen. I'm glad everything went well for you and look forward to more adventures!

[@cpalmermn]

Huge kudos to bike patrol peeps - good care on the spot can make all the difference. Hope the healing goes well!

[@JenniferPChung]

PROPS TO YOU FOR HOLDING IT TOGETHER!! Your clear communication is just incredible. Glasses band. Great stuff lol. Glad you had a bunch of protection and SOOO happy to see that your helmet worked

[@gianlucaromeo1372]

Watching this video I feel pain too! I Wish you all the best and a fast recovery.

[@ryanmccluskey9464]

Here's to a speedy recovery! Wishing you and Eric all the best.

[@senne5868]

I'm so glad you seem ok! I broken my pelvis due to a fall off a horse! Its scary and painful. I hope your recovery is going well!

[@Franklinguy759]

Your positive attitude is contagious !! Hope all is well.

[@jimmyz5831]

Your attitude and calm are impressive. Most of us have gone through these and they suck for a long time. Get back too it when you're ready.

[@Italanmo]

All the best for a speedy recovery Yuka 🙏🏽. Broke my wrist last year & will fuse and heal. The human body is an amazing machine. If The Brain and Heart are young healthy and strong like your I have no doubt you will make a full recovery and be back out there soon soon 🥰. All the best from Cape Town

[@chrishenderson420]

What a champion, I hope you heal up and don't fear getting back out there again.

[@julieotter712]

Oh Yuka I am so sorry, that was a horrific crash!!! I am 80 and actually crying for you, you are so strong, heal well.

[@Lovingoods3]

Glad to see you were better than expected it was scary to watch and very intense as though I could feel your pain. Hope you are healing quickly and continue to ride safe. And shout out to all the emergency workers for help and quick response.

[@Team81MTB]

I'm so glad that you're going to be ok Yuka. That was a very hard crash. Im praying for a quick and full recovery for you. Hang in there! 👍

[@blairparkinson8118]

God damn Yuka. That was scary for me to watch I can't image how scared you felt at the time.

[@ashlynaiu5414]

Always impressed with your bravery. Especially after the crash. I would have been in tears. So glad you weren’t permanently injured and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@muzyboy2217]

hope u make a full recovery

[@ridinreiners]

I’m so glad your injuries were not worse, and thank you for sharing Yuka. I hope you’re feeling better now.

[@peteryee1584]

dang Yuka.. I'm so glad you're ok,. I can't imagine how Eric was feeling especially seeing it from a distance.

[@rockywayne5385]

Im so sad to see you crash ): my thoughts and prayers go out to you during your recovery. Stay strong and patient 💪🏼

[@bhutaninmotion]

You are a lucky woman! Best wishes for the recovery.

[@jasonharris3873]

So sorry to hear about the crash. You are definitely lucky it wasn’t worse. Good thing you weren’t riding alone and that there was cell service to get help. I hope you recover quickly. Take care of yourself.

[@Andrew250]

I hope your recovery goes really well and you heal up soon. Don't rush it though. Take it easy on yourself for the next little while. Make sure Eric pampers you and treats you like a princess. You are a very inspirational rider and thank you both for sharing your journeys with us. Get well soon Yuka.

[@adventureswithloviematt]

crazy! Glad ure ok

[@mack.cheeze]

Looked painful but gotta respect that massive send!

[@markjohnb]

Oh my Yuka, hope you are feeling better soon.

[@gabrielash75]

I really didn’t want to watch this video I didn’t want to see you get hurt but I appreciate you posting it and with proper context. I think the biggest take away is we shouldn’t allow our emotions to override our judgment but unfortunately it’s something we all deal with it’s what makes us human and capable of making mistakes. I hope you heal well and feel better soon.