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Im a mogo local , i vote Narooma.

Wishing you all the best in your recovery. You have been an inspiration as I begun my mtb journey a few years ago. I look forward to your future content when your back on 2 wheels😊

Awesome video! Got heaps out of it. Thanks for the tip parking at the Trig trail head. Can’t wait to get there!

Sorry to see you cop such a severe slapdown. I did a clavicle and femur a couple of years ago at Glenrock. But strangely I seemed to find my way back on the bike a few months later. I'm now getting over a ruptured achilles tendon (not MTB related) which has kept me off the bike for 6 months. (I'll be back) Happy 72 yo.

Sending you best wishes from CBR. 66 y.o and found MTB late in life 3 years ago. totally addicted but also a bit terrified, as the progression bug has bitten hard. Thanks for sharing

Great to see you are recovering well

I dislocated both shoulders after a crash that scared a few of my mates from continuing to ride , I have also broken my tibia and fibia and dislocated my ankle whilst racing motocross (41 yr old) 6 months after recovering I got straight back into it ready for the start of the next season of racing and I broke my other tibia and fibia 😂. Yep the older you get the longer it takes to heal but you will never fully heal if you don’t get back on , the trick is to not think you will be as good as you were and take it easy memories can scare you and make you make mistakes but the biggest mistake will be giving up and you will forever look back in disappointment. Don’t ever give up until you have achieved all that you want from this sport/lifestyle Hope you heal fast and enjoy your recovery

You look great!

Wish you speedy recovery 👍🙂👍

Great to hear that you will get back to it. That was a nasty one. Good to see you up and about 💯👍

So sorry to see that crash caused that much damage I’ve been on the lounge for 6 weeks recovering from a similar injury, 8 screws and a plated collarbone, fractured scapular, 3 fractured vertebrae and 6 ribs and a punctured lung . 62 years old and healing is painfully slow I’m going to man down now and take the B lines Thank goodness for my wife, she’s been showering and dressing me Doubt I will be able to ride before the end of this year as well Carl Best wishes for everyone’s recovery

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I'm the same age and have also had a few broken bones keep me off the bike for extended periods. Just ease yourself back in and when you feel ready hit those features again!

You can still ride etc just have to make an assessment of risk vs reward. Maybe do less technical trails. Get into something different for fun but still bike related. Maybe gravel racing events or more XC stuff?, whatever etc. I'm 51 and 6yrs ago I did similar on a road bike touch of wheels ahead of me meant I pile-drived into the ground head first at 52kph. 5 months off the bike. 6months of work. 18months to get my old pre-crash fitness back. Got back into racing but then got crashed out again by a guy who hit a pot hole and lost control - so neck injury and broken collarbone. Did a few races again last season(NZ) but know that often crashes happen on the straight bit of road with good visibility. So now I'm tossing up if I continue racing as know the sensible thing is not too. Its tough though! Good luck with the recovery etc!

Very sorry to see this. I hope your recovery goes smoothly, do your rehab! I broke my thumb last year and it took me a long time to get back on the bike. For me it’s definitely been worth it to get back.

Honestly mate I think you’re trying to ride beyond your ability. I’m 45. I ride 3 times a week and I have never crashed. I still hit jumps and hit high speeds, but I don’t push my luck too hard. I saw you crash a number of times doing stuff that you probably shouldn’t have attempted. I’m not saying I’m not going to crash in the future - it’s always a possibility for every rider, but it’s far less likely if I only attempt sensible goals. You won’t get sponsored by Red Bull in your 50s.

This trail was built to benefit beginners. Great addition to the trail network and use of a swampy area.

There's riding and enjoying and then there is stupid risk taking...

Hey man 44 years old here had a few gnarly crashes double member of the clavicle club. My first big crash resulted in Dr's finding a 10cm tumor on my heart meaning they didn't worry about the fact I had broken my clavicle and concentrated on open heart surgery and reconstruction of the right ventricle in my ticker. I guess you could say why would you want to ride after that well I ride for my mental health it's me time away from the world phone gets turned off and it's just me mates and the trails. Healing vibes dude you will be back and maybe a bit slower but all the feels will still be there.

Unlucky Carl. A high price for a small mistake, unfortunately! I really hope your recovery goes well mate. Why do i ride? Fun and a bit of adrenaline, followed by the benefits of fitness (endorphins, mental and physical health). And of course, well-earned beers afterwards 😂 Keen to see what new videos you are going to put out!

Such a great introduction to Mogo mate, well done! And as usual was really fun riding with you guys!

Come back to Albion park it’s changed a lot and there’s new jumps

Good on ya Mal!! Perfect inspiration for my dad and my son!! Hope you recover well...##Noel's Daughter

Looks like you actually buzzed your arse on the tyre by misjudging your weight shift to get the front wheel up. Wishing you a good recovery and back to riding.

Currently 19 weeks in recovery from a simple slip off the pedal. I've just started to ride now but only on the footpath, still waiting to return to work 😢 All the best with the recovery and even if you're not riding like you used to, it doesn't stop you from riding with your group and being a filmer

we have the same kind of accident but luckily it didn't break any bones just had a muscle tear in my shoulder but still the recovery time was long and painful. Being able to ride with the same confidence was a challenge. It took a while to get it back but it was cool because it made me more curious in each every ride, the mindset changed too like the approach was not as that aggressive. I think it made me a better rider too esp when it comes to decision making. I know when to hit or pass even tho I knew how is it done. I always tell my self that those features are just still there no matter what coz if dont feel it its okay no shame of walking away. :) But yeah, speedy recovery mate. I enjoyed watching your videos btw!

I’m a half decade older than you and haven’t been able to ride for 6 months due to injury…now it’ll be another 6 months for a hip replacement & full healing. Maybe it’s time to dial it back a bit? When I’m riding though, I’m not sure I know how to not SEND IT! I understand full well what you’re going through, including the feelings of loss & uncertainty. MTB is more-or-less my life too. I hope we both get well soon.

Narooma is awesome, but Mogo is better...and 1 hour closer to Sydney...give it a try; I think you will have a new bestie 🤩

Damn dude, get well soon! I’m 63 and still riding. I had a bad crash 20 years ago where I broke my leg. I’m more cautious these days. I know how fast things can go south.

Full and fast recovery legend. Take it easy. Will take time but you will be riding bike again.

Snapped the end off my collar bone, cracked a rib and broke my wrist 12 months ago. 6 months with a hook plate in my shoulder. At the end of it all the thing I realised was that for me, not being on a bike was far worse than being injured and all the recovery. I can't stop riding but I do need to be more carefull. I guess eventually I'll have to give up enduro. That's why I've built a fully rigid steel MTB, so that its actually entertaining riding green trails and something I can use for a bit of bikepacking and gravel.

I have no doubt in my mind that we will have more adventures together Carl, and I truly hope that bikes are involved. The vulnerability you shared here was inspiring. I felt those tears you were holding back when you were speaking to the camera in hospital. Let's get together for a social soon! ❤

Damn that sucks! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I tore ligaments in my shoulder pretty badly, 5 weeks ago. I still have limited range and strength in certain zones, but was allowed to start road riding this week. As frustrating and annoying as it has been, it was magic to get back on the bike! Just cruising around felt like a dream. The early days after injury are always rough, but time heals most wounds (getting old means accepting not all things will return), but that doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm or joy I get from being on a bike. Goals have moved slightly, but not the love of mtb. Whatever your journey, make it yours! My family always tells me to stop, saying I’m too old to be doing it, but that’s not me. It’s my escape, my freedom, my love. Do what makes you happy!!

Carl, speedy recovery. Just focus on healing. Eventually part of that healing will be getting back on the bike in some way.

So as a 42 yr old incomplete quadriplegic due to an mtb crash, 5 years ago what can I say once it's in your blood it's in your blood... 😅

You have to find a different hobby. Once you do that you will wonder why you ever obsessed with riding mountain bikes and jumps etc. Talking with a counselor for a couple of weeks could be a good move for you Mal.

No shortage of people who have been through the same. Its heart warming. Lesson learnt? For me it was to always warm up and to feel good on the bike before hitting features of consequence.

Mountian biking isn't your thing mate.

I ride, when there's no waves (thats how i got into mtb in the first place), to keep the black cloud out of my head, and also to hang with mates. Sorry to hear about your injuries Carl. Healing vibes!

That sucks to hear Mal 😢 Rest up mate, hope the recovery treats you well. I'm currently sitting in bed recovering from a broken collarbone too. I thought I had it pretty bad but can't imagine 7 ribs on top of that! You're tough as nails mate, if you need anything I'm always here to chat 🤙

I’m a little older and not stopping yet. In the last few months a hip replacement- hasn’t stopped me. Early next year I have heart surgery scheduled. I’m not planning on stopping after that too. See ya out there Mal. 🤜💥🤛

I had 3 radius fractures in my lifetime, one was while watering the plants... But yeah the other two along with ribs, foot and some other bits were all broken skiing of biking. Sports can be real safe when you take it easy. 😂

All the best for recovery Carl!

Hey chief I'm late 50's and have smashed myself to shiteland times I can't count, if you decide to keep riding, try this, back the hey' off and redo the basics ,ride pump track, bmx, do some skatepark, learn wheelies, manuals, cutties, jump park, learn to do Kovarik,Hill style one foot drifties through corners, also try a good mtb coach , recover soon , Peace out brother 🙏

😬😬 dammmnnn speedy recovery mate! You'll be watching other YT vid's on your time off and keen to get back on 🙃

Chin up mate, it's not all that bad, I'm 55 been mountain biking since 1993, suffered a broken neck C1 C2 in February, I went to the same place as you, but 3 months later the neck brace came off, on the bike I went, I was hanging for it......😂 My crash made me stronger, as it should you ! This shit happens, get back on the bike, get fit, n get into it 👊 Ps I started taking Calcium and vit D, turns out most peeps are lacking in D, and this is what gives you healthy bones, prostate, and testosterone. Do not go near Calcium it's not needed, but I swear by D,zinc,magnesium. Heal up my bloke.

Ruptured my acl on my 26 birthday, bmx at a skatepark. 20yrs ago now, still got the bike, roll around now and then. BMX died that day for me. There will be other thing that get you through👍👌🇦🇺

speedy recovery mate. I too know what it's like to cop a serious injury from riding, then weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of getting back on the bike. It's not easy to get back on the bike, especially when the loved ones are begging you not to. No matter what you decide to do, whether you keep riding, or hang up the helmet, no decision is the wrong decision. Again, speedy recovery mate. stay safe. Kiel.

You know you're being selfish yet you continue to do it. I had a similar crash chasing a KOM, it was on a MTB but I was on road, full power sprint, chain skipped and I went down, about 50kmph into the ground up a hill. Shattered my collarbone into pieces and broke 4 ribs. On my honeymoon. My 6 month pregnant wife had to drive us home while I was doped up on drugs. Yeah. Anyway, I ride a lot more carefully now, and I don't do big jumps or drops. I mainly stick to XC single track. We have a new MTB park nearby but I only hit the small ramps, the big drops and jumps I just B line. It's literally not worth it. Accidents can still happen even with the riding I do now, but at least I can honestly say I wasn't being risky if it does end up in hospital. Get a smart trainer to keep your fitness up and your sanity in check, I think a big part of the appeal is the endorphins/whatever it is that you get from exercise.

G'Day mate, Hope you are feeling OK. Ourimbah has bitten me a couple of times pretty decently. Last one in about 2019 (slow fall on some sand on the Roller Coaster section that destroyed my shoulder) had me sell my almost new Rocky Mountain after just three rides as I had at least an 18month recovery ahead of me (that took three more surgeries and about as many years) and didn't know if I'd ever ride MTB again. I was away from MTB for about four years until this past March when I finally got back on. Bought an eMTB and have been getting back into it at a leisurely pace. I've quite literally just been doing Amaroo runs and the odd XC lap plus tootling about on teh very large reserve near my place. At 55 I've finally gotten to the stage where I'll stop and look before blindly going over something. It feels like a double edged sword though. One side - I feel safer in checking. The other, I feel like a bit of a wuss and that I've lost my edge and have walked down a few drops that I previously would have not thought about. I suppose age does catch up to us all. :) And the older we are the longer it takes to heal... Hope you heal up well mate and can get back out there.