Tom Wheeler was a downhill mountain bike racer who crashed in a race 2011, which resulted in an injury that rendered his left arm paralyzed. That hasn’t stopped him from wanting to ride however, so he’s been going to great lengths to try to find ways to continue to pursue his passion. The video below gives us some insight into Tom’s story and his drive to get back on his bike and continue doing the things he loves.
Peaks of Life | Tom Wheeler Documentary from Aspect Media on Vimeo.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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Thanks for finding this one, Kraig. I love stories like these. The human spirit is something that just can't be crushed. Awesome!
Agreed Ric. Really a nice story and I appreciate them too. 🙂