Podcast: Paul Basagoitia Discusses His Injury and Recovery
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Paul Basagoitia with his E-bike. Katie Lozancich photo.
In October 2015 professional mountain biker Paul Basagoitia severely injured his spinal cord while competing at Red Bull Rampage, bursting his T12 vertebra during a fairly innocuous-looking crash. After three months in the hospital, Paul left in a wheelchair and began the long recovery process.
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Now, nearly five years later, Paul is one of the stars of TGR's ACCOMPLICE, ripping hard on his E-bike. He's a major figure in the SCI (spinal cord injury) community, and recently shared his story on Mike Powell's The Powell Movement podcast. Take a listen and learn more about his journey back to the forefront of the MTB film scene.
Zack Skovron
AuthorBorn and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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