As someone who has had a somewhat serious head injury, I feel this. I didn't get lit up nearly as hard as Mike, I was lucky. I wasn't riding during Mikes years so this was completely off my radar. I was watching an odyssey Q&A with him and could immediately tell from his fidgeting and speech that he cranked his head. Which led me here. I try to encourage all the kids at the park to wear helmets and get real with them when I tell them what happened to me. It does such because after healing, you still know how to do most of the things you could before mentally, but physically it is much harder. Can cause depression and all kinds of stuff that can be avoided with wearing a helmet. Just listen to Scotty and the way he talks about it. Look at how Crandall talks about helmets. Or look at Jimmy Levan, he was a monster. I know a lot of people will probably skim over this, but I had to say it. Getting your brain frazzled sucks. As nerdy as helmets are, they are essential. I re-live my life altering head injury all the time, sucks not being able to go back and make the right call.
I’m not gonna lie I was gonna keep scrolling Glad I didn’t and read what you had to say man, stay safe out there and thank you for your words of wisdom
Those dislikes better have been mistakes. Seriously, what kind of monster can put someone down that has been through so much. Blows my mind... -Love you Mike, stay strong.
this is why I bought the bike cos of his injury and then after mine (three weeks coma) now i have memory loss and epiliepsy but I went ouut on the bike to the shop toaday my accidnt was may 25 2014 never give up
This definatly made me shed a tear or two. such a tragic injury but a amazing story of recovery and is brilliant to see footage of him riding around again.
I had brain surgery and left side paralysis myself it is truly a struggle mentally and physically to bounce back from something that catastrophic I watch this video in my hospital bed my heart goes out to him and his familyI’m super proud of him getting back on the bike best self again. I had to sell my bike to pay bills that might’ve been the hardest part of my whole journey back
wow thats intense to watch. i had a similar accident last year and it changes your outlook on life, we're all human and we're all more fragile than we'd like too believe. i wish anyone else in the same position the best of luck. peace out.
really shows how easy it is. and c'mon you have to look up to him. the one person i want to meet. such an insperation. and how he just got back up on his feet, and riding straight away. even if its just hopping up a curb.. i dont think anyone else would be able to. think about the passion he has for the sport to do that. all i can say is, we need more people like mike. to carry the sport forward. more people to respect like him. he is what makes bmx :)
Two Years After This All Happened I Still Remeber And Cant Believe This Happened. Knowing Mike Before And After This Happened Is Great. Just Know Him, He Is A Very Strong Person. To See Him Over Come This Takes A Really Big And Loving Heart.
I stared riding when i was 3 and started racing at 4 but then i quit at 9. i saw Mike Aitken While Hanging out with Mitzfah13(a few comments below)in a fit life video and he inspired me to start ridding. he has such an incredible style and he's so smooth. he can win a park contest with out going inverted like everyone else.... he's truly one of a kind and an amazing riding if not the best he's going to be in riders hearts everywhere forever i hope he stays strong and gets back on a bike
I´ts amazing the way that he took over of his injuries and ride the bike again. I´m happy for him and I hope to wacht him in action very soon. Greets From Colombia
I had a really hard fall... I fractured a vertebrea in my back and skinned my elbow, palm, and hip to the bone... the doc said i was about 2mm away from dying.. im still recovering and thought i never wanted to ride again, untill i saw this video along with mikey riding again after 5 months rehab. it inspired me to keep going.. mike idk if you will ever read this but i truely hope you do. I just wanna say thank you and your my hero. you inspired me to start and now continue riding
mike, you're a huge inspiration man. to my riding and just life in general. keep fighting strong and i definitely expect to see you back on top someday soon. (:
i knocked 4 teeth out,15 stiches,broken nose,and a mild concussion from a tuck-no hander gone wrong.I was balling my eyes out because i though i knew i would go nowhere in bmx now.After watching this video i might try to start riding.Such an inspiration to the whole bmx community.
I think we must thank the doctors, nurses, paramedics, physios, surgeons. And I haven't seen anyone in the comments page mention this. Without them Mike would be completely screwed, I myself am thankful of the world we live which can bring people back to life, and he's riding just as good as he always did.
Mikey i really hope that u can make it back on the bike. we have u in our prayers because ur one of the best riders in the world. i no u will get back to were u were in the sport -Grant Noble
unfortunate what happened to such a good rider, but in spite of everything good that is recovering and I think not only for me but to several well been our inspiration for you mikey
deam , i hope you are doing a lot better by now , i just watched your video and i will be praying for you , i always liked your style . bruno from brazil
If you continue to ride without a helmet after watching this, something is wrong with you. Mike aitken is the best rider in the world. Thank God he is back on the bike
we are all so happy that he is healthy again, honestly i wouldnt have cared if he ever rode a bike again as long as he was healthy, but he is back on his bike so the bmx world is happy, as long as he stays healthy and his family approves im happy.
Just because you don't understand it, it doesn't mean that a higher being had to design it. The human body has evolved over billions of years. Don't even try to comprehend that number because you can't. The time it has taken has been unimaginably great.
see this is the thing that makes me happy i had to go with my friend im not going to say his name with him to the hospital and see mike it was sad and im happy he recovered
Seeing him in the bed was really hard to watch. Now that i have kids, its hard to imagine being a parent and seeing your son like that. No matter if hes 3 or 33. Its gotta be hard. Glad hes on a bike again.
Yes, I do. And I don't see how that would change anything that I've said. Just because he had a crazy accident and made a lucky recovery, it doesn't make him the governing body on the existence of the supernatural.
you know watching this vid with earphones on its kinda scary too much bassss!!!! but yeah i LOVE mike aitken i even bought his signature bike from FIT and i have his odyssey tires and they are AMAZING well what he did takes alot and im definitely wearing a helment when i go to my park well cheers ppl
es triste ver que alguien podia volar le cueste trabajo caminar ojala que se recupere y sus esponsor no se olviden de el acabo de comprar un frame fit s3 nuevo por eso conoci de mike aitken ojala se recupere al 100
As someone who has had a somewhat serious head injury, I feel this. I didn't get lit up nearly as hard as Mike, I was lucky. I wasn't riding during Mikes years so this was completely off my radar.
I was watching an odyssey Q&A with him and could immediately tell from his fidgeting and speech that he cranked his head. Which led me here.
I try to encourage all the kids at the park to wear helmets and get real with them when I tell them what happened to me. It does such because after healing, you still know how to do most of the things you could before mentally, but physically it is much harder. Can cause depression and all kinds of stuff that can be avoided with wearing a helmet.
Just listen to Scotty and the way he talks about it. Look at how Crandall talks about helmets.
Or look at Jimmy Levan, he was a monster.
I know a lot of people will probably skim over this, but I had to say it. Getting your brain frazzled sucks. As nerdy as helmets are, they are essential. I re-live my life altering head injury all the time, sucks not being able to go back and make the right call.
I’m not gonna lie I was gonna keep scrolling
Glad I didn’t and read what you had to say man, stay safe out there and thank you for your words of wisdom
Those dislikes better have been mistakes. Seriously, what kind of monster can put someone down that has been through so much. Blows my mind...
-Love you Mike, stay strong.
this is why I bought the bike cos of his injury and then after mine (three weeks coma) now i have memory loss and epiliepsy but I went ouut on the bike to the shop toaday my accidnt was may 25 2014 never give up
I RODE WITH MIKE AITKEN AND HIS SON AT SYRACUSE SKATEPARK UTAH YESTERDAY HE IS AMAZING
who the hell would dislike this?
Mike Aitken is an idol for me!
Im not going to ride without helmet since now!
Marcelo Quiroga Bustamante I think I just made that decision as well.. and I’ve ridden for 13 years.
This definatly made me shed a tear or two. such a tragic injury but a amazing story of recovery and is brilliant to see footage of him riding around again.
I had brain surgery and left side paralysis myself it is truly a struggle mentally and physically to bounce back from something that catastrophic I watch this video in my hospital bed my heart goes out to him and his familyI’m super proud of him getting back on the bike best self again. I had to sell my bike to pay bills that might’ve been the hardest part of my whole journey back
Sending some strength your way MIKEY. I hope you make a full recovery and once again be greater than you were before. Stay strong .
Love and respect. Childhood hero 🙌🏼
wow thats intense to watch. i had a similar accident last year and it changes your outlook on life, we're all human and we're all more fragile than we'd like too believe. i wish anyone else in the same position the best of luck. peace out.
Gracias por todo Mike!!
i cant tell you how much your riding means to me. I hope you get better and stay strong. Good luck.
really shows how easy it is. and c'mon you have to look up to him. the one person i want to meet. such an insperation.
and how he just got back up on his feet, and riding straight away. even if its just hopping up a curb.. i dont think anyone else would be able to.
think about the passion he has for the sport to do that.
all i can say is, we need more people like mike. to carry the sport forward. more people to respect like him. he is what makes bmx :)
Two Years After This All Happened I Still Remeber And Cant Believe This Happened. Knowing Mike Before And After This Happened Is Great. Just Know Him, He Is A Very Strong Person. To See Him Over Come This Takes A Really Big And Loving Heart.
I stared riding when i was 3 and started racing at 4 but then i quit at 9. i saw Mike Aitken While Hanging out with Mitzfah13(a few comments below)in a fit life video and he inspired me to start ridding. he has such an incredible style and he's so smooth. he can win a park contest with out going inverted like everyone else.... he's truly one of a kind and an amazing riding if not the best he's going to be in riders hearts everywhere forever i hope he stays strong and gets back on a bike
I´ts amazing the way that he took over of his injuries and ride the bike again. I´m happy for him and I hope to wacht him in action very soon.
Greets From Colombia
I had a really hard fall... I fractured a vertebrea in my back and skinned my elbow, palm, and hip to the bone... the doc said i was about 2mm away from dying.. im still recovering and thought i never wanted to ride again, untill i saw this video along with mikey riding again after 5 months rehab. it inspired me to keep going.. mike idk if you will ever read this but i truely hope you do. I just wanna say thank you and your my hero. you inspired me to start and now continue riding
Thomas Ellison damm dude has everything healed up now bro?
mike, you're a huge inspiration man. to my riding and just life in general. keep fighting strong and i definitely expect to see you back on top someday soon. (:
Hope Mikey okay these days! Always enjoy watching him ride
keep up the great progress and stay strong mikey. everyone hopes the best for you
i knocked 4 teeth out,15 stiches,broken nose,and a mild concussion from a tuck-no hander gone wrong.I was balling my eyes out because i though i knew i would go nowhere in bmx now.After watching this video i might try to start riding.Such an inspiration to the whole bmx community.
Mike Aitken your a ledgend!!! Keep up with the recovery Buddy!!
Peace Az x
greatest rider out there to this day long live mike aitken
my first bike was Aitken's TRL2, and now i got the brand new Aitken 2, he's one of my favorite riders, glad hes okay now :D
I think we must thank the doctors, nurses, paramedics, physios, surgeons. And I haven't seen anyone in the comments page mention this. Without them Mike would be completely screwed, I myself am thankful of the world we live which can bring people back to life, and he's riding just as good as he always did.
Mikey i really hope that u can make it back on the bike. we have u in our prayers because ur one of the best riders in the world. i no u will get back to were u were in the sport
-Grant Noble
can someone tell me exactly what happened i haven't been on the scene too long
You're the best Mike, simply the Best!
Stay Strong!!!
Nightwolf 4 Life
This is just completely amazing to me.
unfortunate what happened to such a good rider, but in spite of everything good that is recovering and I think not only for me but to several well been our inspiration for you mikey
hope ya get there soon buddy. BMX misses ya
deam , i hope you are doing a lot better by now , i just watched your video and i will be praying for you , i always liked your style .
bruno from brazil
stay strong and live life mike. He is a Character for sure. Most dedicated biker ever
Damn Made My Eyes All Watery We Got Some Sick Trails Here In Erie PA We Use To See Mike Bennet Tye All Them From The Demolition Days Mike Is A Beast
If you continue to ride without a helmet after watching this, something is wrong with you. Mike aitken is the best rider in the world. Thank God he is back on the bike
stay strong man!
im running stay strong mikey stickers on my bike right now.
keep up ther man !
we are all so happy that he is healthy again, honestly i wouldnt have cared if he ever rode a bike again as long as he was healthy, but he is back on his bike so the bmx world is happy, as long as he stays healthy and his family approves im happy.
He did the biggest trick of his life coming back from that crash!
Tore my ACL, Meniscus, cartilage, grinded my femur down as well riding trails. Ain't no joke, my injuries were minuscule compared to MA. Made props
Is he going to be able to ride again? I thought I saw a clip on Vitalbmx of Mike riding around his house in the street.
@2Beastly2Care You wrong!! I'm a skateboarder, and i love mike!! He's the lord of the dirt!!!
Just because you don't understand it, it doesn't mean that a higher being had to design it.
The human body has evolved over billions of years. Don't even try to comprehend that number because you can't. The time it has taken has been unimaginably great.
I have two ARF tshirts, got them because of Mike & Brett! Stay strong guys!
hell ya... i watch this vid once a month to remind myself of life... definit role model.
is that the bmx supercross track in the background? Nic long won that year if im not mistaken
such effortless style mixed with aggressive tricks bmx god
see this is the thing that makes me happy i had to go with my friend im not going to say his name with him to the hospital and see mike it was sad and im happy he recovered
Just a Speed Bump Mikey. We know your gonna be on it one day soon. Its in our blood. Sentenced To Life
I look up to you in soo many ways and it is a very awesome thing that your doing better!
GOD BLESS MAN!
I teared up...not even gonna lie about it.
I could never imagine what that's like. Any life worth living is worth fighting for.
Dispute copyright on fair use so it's available on mobile...
Scooter Brad I am confusion
Mike aitken Getting through that! he is a fucking ledgend!!!! Hope u get better mike
can anyone tell me the song name?
great rider..
What he went through was hard. He'"s the man. Is he back on his bike?
we love u mikey , i no u will stay on the bike!!!!
so i guess there is no actual footage of the crash itself mikey?
Mike is the best!
mike is my uncle i love him dearly and I'm glad to say he is not good but much better from the fall
frightening images for sure, get well soon dude..
mikey get back on that bike when ever you want, take your time
let us know how your doing though
well done i cant belive how people can suverive this type of stuff it is truely moveing
STAY STRONG MIKE!!!
beast yo, after his fall hes inspired me to just ride my heart out and wear a helmet !
whats the song dudes?
Johnny cash
im glad he recovered
Seeing him in the bed was really hard to watch. Now that i have kids, its hard to imagine being a parent and seeing your son like that. No matter if hes 3 or 33. Its gotta be hard. Glad hes on a bike again.
stay strong!
king of trails
your my hero for real
i know this is a weird Q
fuerza man !!! from argentina
how did this happen?
the lookbak 360 inverts are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Yes, I do.
And I don't see how that would change anything that I've said. Just because he had a crazy accident and made a lucky recovery, it doesn't make him the governing body on the existence of the supernatural.
how did he crash?
Back riding trails and rails, yes sir.
what else is it going to be ?
you rock ,,, and always wil because your king
beast.
@strawsparky33 he still is man, he's just as good if not better, have you not seen any of his new footage?
get well soon
you know watching this vid with earphones on its kinda scary too much bassss!!!! but yeah i LOVE mike aitken i even bought his signature bike from FIT and i have his odyssey tires and they are AMAZING well what he did takes alot and im definitely wearing a helment when i go to my park well cheers ppl
@1:40 dipped 360 1 foot opposite table lookback
es triste ver que alguien podia volar le cueste trabajo caminar ojala que se recupere y sus esponsor no se olviden de el acabo de comprar un frame fit s3 nuevo por eso conoci de mike aitken ojala se recupere al 100
Wooo
get well soon the song
stay hard mike
goes hard
Ive destroyed my acl and now im out for ages:(
glad he is ok now
the name of the song please?
c mon mike aitken u will make it
OMG ! im in a shock
what song ?
9 people are completely hartless and clicked the "im a douche" button
what a...!!! man poor dude. same like sthepen murray but he not recover??? by the way he moves his knee takes to heal!!
just went 2 the skate park and rode around, im a begginer still haha im glad hes better, this guy fuckin ouns bmx
Mike and chase hawk are the best dirt riders
dude i just wanna see what happened