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Brook Macdonald, UCI downhill athlete with the greatest number of injuries in competition - The Send It Daily - 268

Brook Macdonald, UCI downhill athlete with the greatest number of injuries in competition - The Send It Daily - 268

We've got banger after banger lined up for you today! The most injured UCI racer, trials magic, Brett Rheeder's new whip, and so much more from the best digital MTB newspaper to shake the Monday blues. LET'S SEND ITšŸ‘‡

Photo of the Day

This gem came across our desk over the weekend, and letā€™s just say it lit up the roomā€”literally.

Epic light exposure? Check. Frenchman Super Bruni? Double check.

If this guy isnā€™t already on your ā€œbike godsā€ mood board, what are you even doing?

Weā€™re not saying we have a crush, but if loving Bruni is wrong, we donā€™t wanna be right.

šŸ“ø Bartek Wolinski behind the lens.

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Video of the Day

As many of you know, the hardest video for us to pick is the Monday video of the day slot.

Sunday night we did our usual slog of going through nearly every edit that dropped over the weekend.

Itā€™s a worthwhile battle to find gems like this šŸ‘‡

VaÅ”ek KolĆ”Å™ takes the crown this week with some mind-bending trials wizardry. His bike? Probably dialing up a physical therapist right now after all those flat landings. Someone get that thing an ice bath.

Only have a short amount of time this Monday morning? Key highlights worth watching:

Pool tight rope with wet tires at 5:00
Make your stomach drop heights at 5:40
Splash zone at 7:47 šŸ˜‚

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Question of the Day

Which UCI downhill athlete has sustained the greatest number of injuries in competition?

Whoā€™s the most brokenā€”and somehow still unbreakableā€”in UCI downhill history? That title likely belongs to Brook Macdonald, aka "The Bulldog." This guy has racked up enough injuries to make a crash reel feel like a feature-length film. Weā€™re talking broken vertebrae, collarbones, wrists, ribs... you name it, heā€™s snapped it.

Hereā€™s a quick rundown:

šŸ‘‰ Broken collarbones: 5+ times (heā€™s lost count).
šŸ‘‰ Broken wrist: At least twice.
šŸ‘‰ Broken ribs: Multiple times.
šŸ‘‰ Dislocated shoulder: A recurring favorite.
šŸ‘‰ Fractured vertebrae: In 2019, he broke T12 and L1, which left him temporarily paralyzed.

After that horrific 2019 crash that left him partially paralyzed, most people thought his racing days were done. Not Brook. He rehabbed like an absolute machine and made a miraculous comeback to elite racing just a year later.

The man is basically made of titanium (figuratively and literallyā€”thanks, surgical hardware). Itā€™s a testament to his grit, determination, and, honestly, some mind-blowing pain tolerance.

If Brookā€™s story teaches us anything, itā€™s that you canā€™t keep a Bulldog down.

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Bike Porn

Brett Rheeder has just unveiled his new Commencal Supreme V5, and itā€™s a beauty. The custom paint job alone is enough to turn heads, but it doesnā€™t stop there.

Outfitted with Pinner Pro tires, a Shimano Saint drivetrain, XTR brakes, and Fox Factory suspension, this bike is dialed to perfection.

Got a bike that makes your friends drool? We wanna see it! Shoot us an email at editorial@thesenditdaily.com, and maybe your ride will be the next superstar.

Bonus: Need a little zen in your life? Watch Brett work his bike shop magic here. Itā€™s like ASMR, but with grease, gears, and the oddly soothing sound of a torque wrench.

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Trail of the Day

FMX - Post Canyon Hood River

Best jumps in Post Canyon. Youā€™ve seen these jumps in some of the sickest videos, and for good reason.

There are two main lines here. The "warm-up" line is a solid introā€”four jumps that get progressively bigger, with the 4th being an absolute blast. Itā€™s a bit of a speed gamble though, since each jump is a blind huck off a flat takeoff.

Then thereā€™s the advanced lineā€”three big wooden slopestyle-style jumps thatā€™ll leave you with no choice but to go huge. Perfect for those looking to throw down some tricks, or just go full send and see where it takes you.

No matter the line, Post Canyon is a place to session with your crew and stack some serious airtime. Just remember to bring your A-game, and maybe a few extra tubes for good measure.

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Laugh of the Day

POV: Us on Christmas morning šŸ˜‚

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Thatā€™s all for today folks! Get sendy out there for us. Weā€™ll see you all tomorrow šŸ¤™

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