Have you ever been surfing and find something that says WOW?

Just the other night I did just that. I don’t even recall what I was looking for but I found something that really moved me.

Watch the video below and see what you think. Note: for smoother operations, pause the video after you start it to allow it to fully load … then hit play again.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy8lT0ppR6g[/youtube]

Truth be told I was so moved by this one video that I contacted the guy who produced it, Jeff Pennock.

Not only does Jeff have great videography skills … he also has a great story. Jeff was in a serious motorcycle accident years ago. So serious that his doctors wanted to amputate his leg.

He said NO — but has had to suffer through several operations and a long recovery that continues to this day. He has all the details (pictures included) at his site.

Motorcycle Travel in Canada

Would he ever ride again? Heck, would he ever *want* to ride again?

Well, the answer to both is YES!

Jeff is not without physical struggles, but he continues to pursue his passion … exploring and filming the beautiful scenery in Canada.

I asked Jeff if he still enjoys riding as much ‘post accident’…

David:
Are you able to ride OK now? Did the accident take some of the pleasure away from riding?

Jeff:
I consider myself very fortunate, for so many reasons, and I am very thankful. Yes, I am ok to ride, I still walk with a noticeable limp and a level of pain that increases with the more I do, but I see it as the trade off for being alive, having been able to keep my leg, and do the things I do.

When I bought my current bike I was still in a wheelchair part time, and when I was able to ride again I fabricated a mount for my cane. I love riding, and have been doing so since I was seven.

“Did the accident take some of the pleasure away from riding?” No, I can honestly say it’s better…

What a story. Truth be told, I’m a little jealous of his gig. He has a great excuse to ride on some of the prettiest roads in the world … for the enjoyment of *us* the viewer!

I’m planning on interviewing Jeff in the next few weeks. In the meantime, take a look at his site and give him a shout-out if you like what you see.

PS. If you have a question or comment for Jeff, post a comment below and make sure to look at his site VRIDETV.com… where there are a bunch more videos to watch!

David

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