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Paul Basagoitia: Beat paralysis after Rampage 2015

After a very serious fall during the 2015 Rampage, he was able to fight and get back up completely. A beautiful message of hope.

Paul Basagoitia 2023

The American rider had fallen badly during the Red Bull Rampage 2015: breakage of the 12th vertebra and very long rehabilitation process. Now, almost 8 years later, he reminds us of all his rehabilitation and the progress he has made in a video: HIS WILLPOWER IS IMPRESSIVE! Here is his post, very touching, and the related video below.

On this special day, as I celebrate another year of life, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey I have been on. It was during Red Bull Rampage, where I was living my dream as a professional mountain biker, that day my life took an unexpected turn. A devastating accident that left me paralyzed, unable to move my legs. In an instant, everything I had worked so hard for seemed to slip through my fingers.

When I hit the ground that day, I knew my life had changed forever. The future I had imagined, the one I had poured my heart and soul into, was suddenly ripped away from me. The doctors, with their grim prognosis, painted a grim picture of my chances of walking again – Paul Basagoitia

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But here's the thing: I refused to let their words define me. I refused to give up my passion for cycling, the very thing that had brought me so much joy and satisfaction. And so, with unwavering determination, I embarked on a journey knowing that, while I had the support of my loved ones, I was ultimately alone with myself.

Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and months turned into years. I have undergone countless surgeries, endured grueling physical therapy sessions, and faced setbacks that have tested my resolve. But through it all, I never lost sight of my goal. I visualized wiggling my toes, imagined pedaling a bike again. And, slowly, I started to see progress – Paul Basagoitia

Eight years have passed, and today I am not only able to walk, but also to ride a bike with new motivation. I took back my passion, defying adversity and embracing life. Remember, don't stress about timelines or compare yourself to others. Trust your progress, be positive and keep working towards your goals. You're not alone in this. Believe in yourself and keep moving forward – Paul Basagoitia


A wonderful story! And go and see now how Paul Basagoitia shoots on his instagram account: we were left speechless. Well done Paul, you are an example for so many people!



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[email protected] I am a fan of everything that has 2 wheels: at a young age I practiced road and track cycling (Italian Allievi champion). At the age of 18 I passed into the cross country competing at national/international level as an Under23. Past Elite, I made the choice to take things more lightly from a training point of view, and my love for gravity disciplines was born, training me as an FCI MTB instructor and guide. Now I have made passion my profession by managing 2 MTB centers on the island of Elba (Bike Center Elba and Elba MTB), creating the FANTAmtb and telling in an ironic but professional way everything that revolves around MTB thanks to 365mountainbike and 365TV (YouTube'PULITI dentro BIKER fuori').

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