3 years later: Tommo's Story | Burgtec X 50to01

Thanks for all the love people ❤️

Hello, I’m Martha, the mother of the girl who spoke to you at the hospital in Vancouver I was there and saw I n what terrible condition you were. Now, three years later, when I watch your video, can’t help having tears of happiness to see all you have achieved. Congratulations for being the kind of person you are. You are definitely a miracle of life. 👏👏👏

This is the one of the first biking videos I've clicked on since my downhill injury 2 years ago, i have been subconsciously avoiding them i think. i have no idea why I clicked nor did i know it was going to be a story like this but i needed to hear the motivation. I had Broken neck, Broken spine and paralysed from the chest down and every word of this is relatable as fuck. This is the motive i need to continue to get my shit together again.

This is really inspiring. "The Fight Comes From You". Thanks for sharing your Incredible Story. It really makes me rethink what is possible.

Mind blowing story! So glad you're good!

having another lad being able to speak about counselling and mental health really gives me hope. i hope you’re all doing well ❤️

I’m a brain cancer survivor, diagnosed with PTSD. When Tom said ‘grateful to live’ at the end that got me going.. It’s taken me half a decade to say that and mean it. I used to get so angry about my illness and what it has taken from me. But once I started appreciating what I do have things have looked up. I’m down 10kg’s, riding regularly and feeling like the old confident me. Awesome video you legends 🤙🏼

I never comment on Videos but this is so inspirational. Tommo is an amazing human being after overcoming a the adversity he went through. So much respect for you dude! This Fight Comes from you applies to so many situations in life. Amazing .. This year after 18months off the bike after heart surgery I will be back on the trails again because I want too and because the Fight is coming from me .

When I severely crushed my collarbone and was on sick leave for 3 months, i didn’t work and couldn’t ride, it had an extremely hard effect on my psychological health. I can’t imagine what it was like for you, respect that you found the strength to live a full life!

that shit makes a grown man cry!! thanks for being an inspiration to us all man! i hope we can all shred with you together one day! real legend, cheers Tommo

This is a great reminder to have fun on the trails but be careful on them

So Inspirational Tom! Broke my ankle pretty bad in Whistler, 2019 and was told that I'd never be able to ride at the level I was at again. Watching this brought me back to the mental battles and struggles I was going through back then. I actually looked at hitting the train gap a couple days before my crash on dirty merch. Sometimes life throws you curve balls, and it's up to you(me) on how you’re gonna react. I remember watching this video while I was laid up in bed with my leg cast. It sent shivers down my spine. So glad to see you’re back on the bike and ripping. Really makes me thing mountain biking is more than just bikes but a community of people who all in turn care about each other. This video motivated me to really appreciate all that I am able to do on a daily basis. Keep on shredding -Flynn

Smashed my heel riding my bike in a skatepark two and a half years ago. When I was propped up on a sofa thinking I'd never drop a hardtail to flat again, Tommo's story put my misery into context, powered my recovery and the adventures just got better. What a guy.

I was in a motorbike accident which saw me nearly lose my left leg. It took 3 years to put me back together. I didn't have PTSD but it did screw me up mentally. Doctors told me at one point they may have to amputate my lower leg. Even after extensive surgeries, my leg was saved, but I was told me the injury was life changing, and the doctors words were "you won't be climbing any mountains" 3 years on I was still on the path to recovery but walking again, and I worked hard to build up my strength. I had to grit my teeth through a lot of pain, and fight the demons in my head which were telling me to give up. I pushed myself and eventually took myself to Wales and summited Snowdon. Only just. It was hard, my legs nearly gave up on me. When I reached the summit I burst into tears. I never thought it was going to happen. Good on you for keeping the fight going, for not giving up, and believing in yourself. It's hard, but you can do it. I've seen people written off by doctors, but have grit their teeth and earned the reward. I now climb mountains regularly and I appreciate life so much. Never take your health for granted. It could all be taken away from you in the blink of an eye.

great to see you back on a bike and enjoying life , total respect

That’s right the fight doesn’t come for you, it comes from you ! This film was amazing

Incredible !! Unlimited amount of respect ❤

amazing story, that women being there for you in that low point is special man

Fair play to you Tommo, glad to say I’ve had to pleasure of riding with ya, not sure if it hit me harder as I’ve gone through a very similar thing with years of recovery and being told I wouldn’t walk too and now being back to riding. Not afraid to say it made me shed a few tears! Big love man ❤

Just Inspiring After this you realise how greatfull we can be to live and breathe and ride our bikes❤