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00:00 (gentle music)

00:02 I got into riding because my brother used to ride

00:06 and after he had an accident, a group of friends and I,

00:09 we decided to fix his bike and we registered

00:13 and I've been riding ever since.

00:14 So riding for me was a chance to get away from my job.

00:21 It was away from the emails, the calls, the messages,

00:25 and just a time to be by myself and reflect.

00:29 So my friends and I still ride together today

00:31 and I guess it's a chance for us to bond

00:34 and just be out together on the road.

00:36 So my crash really impacted my life.

00:43 Heading through an intersection,

00:44 I misread a driver's intentions and we collided head on.

00:47 So lying on the ground, I felt helpless.

00:53 You're lying there, you're thinking to yourself,

00:56 you know, am I gonna make it?

00:57 Is this the time for me?

00:59 And what of my family, what of my friends?

01:02 During my recovery, I realized that I can't change the past.

01:11 It was more about defensive riding and changing my mindset.

01:14 Safety is paramount.

01:16 Gear is crucial, motorcycle gear is always crucial

01:19 and I always take it one step further by wearing high-vis.

01:23 It made me appreciate the preciousness of time

01:26 with my friends, my family, and even myself.

01:30 For me, at the end of the day,

01:31 I think it's just about coming home safe to my family.

01:33 (gentle music)

01:36 [Music]