The Atherton Project: Episode 7 7
Episode 7 of The Atherton Project, Season 2 begins back at The Athertons' home in Wales. Dan and Gee are training on the jumps behind their house when Dan tests a new line and disappears behind one of the jumps for a lot longer than seems normal. Gee and Clay rush to investigate to find Dan on the ground, it's a neck injury and it's not good. It turns out that Dan is lucky to be alive and it's at least three months off the bike for him, which has him thinking about the bigger picture. This episode is dedicated to the fallen riders who may not have been so lucky.
Credit: Clay Porter / Red Bull
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Corbin Crimmins
8/11/2010 11:12 PM
I hit a big (for me) jump the first time and it went really well! the second time I broke both collar bones. I feel for Dan, but living now is a really important part of living today! Get well soon. Vital sure helps during those down days!
chris.oc
8/10/2010 11:20 PM
Dan is amazing - he's a pillar of strength - inspirational indeed...
Pininator
8/10/2010 9:15 PM
Wow...that's pretty intense. He seems to be taking it in stride...I guess that would be easier to do considering he's still alive/not paralyzed. Good to see he was alert enough to keep his head stable, especially considering the severity of the break.
Heal full and fast!!
pholange
8/10/2010 8:57 PM
it's worth it, the risk. i don't shred like that... but life is meant to be lived. i am thankful you will be alright. affecting piece. thanks for all the inspiration.
Lucent
8/10/2010 6:41 PM
Acadian is right, real heavy episode. Must have been one hell of an ordeal for Clay to be behind the lens for, not something I envy at all. Best wishes for Dan, he's one of the few riders I have a man-crush on so im extra bummed to see him out. Always a super nice dude and one hell of an all around ripper.
ryan_daugherty
8/10/2010 6:34 PM
dang - Dan has a Halo, pretty intense. Get well soon, great to hear his spirits are up.
Acadian
8/10/2010 5:47 PM
heavy...
Get well soon Dan!
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