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While riding through the desert, Yeti Tech Rep Leah Vanderlinden crashed and suffered a tibia and femur fracture in October 2019. The impact immobilized and stranded her without cell service, she was left preparing herself for the worst.
In our sport, injuries aren’t just possible; they’re inevitable. As Yeti Cycles Co-Owner Chris Conroy puts it, “It’s not if you’ll get hurt, it’s when.” Every athlete devoted to riding is familiar with the recovery process–it’s more than physical healing; it’s a mental reckoning. It’s about facing yourself, redefining your limits, and learning to move forward on and off the bike.
Leah’s story is a reflection of that journey–of resilience, persistence, recovery, and the evolving bond between athlete and sport. Watch her full story in our latest film, Uphill.
CREDITS:
Co-Directors : Lukas Cox, Rebekah Vanderlinden
Cinematographer : Rebekah Vanderlinden
Featuring : Leah Vanderlinden
Sound mixer : Taran Molnar
Original Score : Peter Birch
Camera Operators : Jed Hernandez, Leah Vanderlinden
Art director : Hannah Wenrick
Edit : Lukas Cox
EPs : Drew Taylor, Rebekah Vanderlinden, Leah Vanderlinden
Colorado Unit :
Specialty Camera Operator : Joey Salat
Assistant Camera : Coleman Korb
Field Coordinator : Nick Vonesh
Featuring : “The Road Back Home” by F.J. McMahon courtesy of Anthology Recordings Read More Yeti Cycles
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