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The world’s best BMX riders about their worst crashes

You got to to check our “behind the scenes” YouTube channel.

For instance: Today, we asked some of the world’s best BMX riders about their worst crashes. We quickly realized that BMX riding is not a sport for the faint-hearted. Crashes are common, and every rider worth his or her salt has experienced them.

Sarah Walker from New Zealand broke three bones in her hand in a crash in South Africa.

Sam Willoughby (AUS) failed a jump, fell 30 feet and landed on his leg and injuring it badly.

A broken jaw and concussion was the result when Dutch rider Raymond van der Biezen’s bike let him down during a race.

Marc Willers (NZ) was carried buy cheapest cialis online on the door of a truck after a crash, which he can’t remember because of the concussion he suffered.

Australian rider Caroline Buchanan’s foot got caught in her rear wheel during the world cup series, and she had to withdraw from the race because of a broken shoulder.

In spite of the serious injuries they suffer, the riders agree that it’s important not to show weakness after a crash, and as far as possible to get up and look cool.