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Yamaha Rider Pol Tarres Suffers the Biggest Crash of His Life, But He’s OK

Where would we be without Pol Tarres? He has provided us with some of the best motorcycle content over the past few years, whether he's competing in the Erzbergrodeo on his Yamaha Tenere 700 or setting the wold record for riding at the highest elevation.

His achievements are so mighty that it's easy to forget he's human, but once he's ripping along on two wheels, he's susceptible to the same dangers that we are. And just recently, he suffered the worst crash of his life.

In an Instagram post, Tarres wrote, "Thanks for all the messages of support-Yesterday I had the hardest crash I’ve ever had, between 5 and 8 minutes unconscious on the ground, I can’t remember anything, but from the way the bike end up, we belive that it was very hard. I am thankful to continue here with you since all the blow was taken by my head and neck..."

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