Tara Llanes Profile on Access Hollywood

Check out this great profile of mountain biker Tara Llanes that aired on Access Hollywood on Dec. 24. Tara was injured while racing and is currently paralyzed but is fighting back. Support her via donations, etc at http://www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com/

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Sports

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• mountain
• biking
• bike
• accident
• injury
• bmx

[WickedGravityVideo]

You people who say that you are "sure you will make a full recovery" are way out of line. A severed spinal cord does not reattach. Most paraplegics do not walk again. Sorry, but we all have to face reality. I hope she proves otherwise, but don't bet on it. GO TARA!

[Lat34]

With her heart and dedication really anything is possible. I just hope for the best, she is one tuff women.

[berghuisbs]

Heart wrenching. Get better Tara. You're not done yet.

[babieejae1101]

She definitely seems like she appreciates what she has. It could've been worse. I really enjoyed this video. Her positive attitude really warmed my heart.

[BruinBrass]

I got to see Tara at the top of Snow Summit's DH course some years ago when we were waiting to do our practice runs; she was a few riders ahead of me. I recall how her beautiful eyes really stood out, and how incredibly fast, fluid, smooth, and graceful she carried her incredible speed down the mtn. I hope to god that she can return to racing; if not, she is already making a difference in others' lives. My best wishes to Tara and her family. She's a true fighter and champ through and through.

[hagenar]

Her story is one of the reasons we should support stem cell research.

[caleb25C]

Tara your my hero and I looked up to ever since I unlock you on downhill domination and I just found out last week that you broke your back

[southsd1606]

SHES SO BEAUTIFUL....

[Pale062693]

@CaseyAnthonysArmy I hope you know how stupid you sound. Nice original name.

[tusweetforu]

I used to ride and even race MTBs and I stopped 10 years ago. I got married, got fat, out of shape... Haven't really been riding since. I feel ashamed of myself for neglecting the use of my legs. I'm going to tune up my old bike and go for a ride in the honor of Tara.

[tusweetforu]

I used to ride and even race MTBs and I stoped 10 years ago. I got married, got fat, out of shape... Haven't really been riding since. I feel ashamed of myself for neglecting the use of my legs. I'm going to tune up my old bike and go for a ride in the honor of Tara.

[zoticus1]

she would have been better off without the helmet