Checking in with Metzger Pt. 1

Back in May, the "Godfather of Freestyle Motocross" Mike Metzger took a huge digger, breaking his femur (for the fourth time), shattering his elbow and breaking his hand. Obviously this sucked for Metz, but what makes it worse is that he was absolutely KILLING it prior to his accident. With an X Games Speed & Style invite in the bag, Metz had a gang of motivation and it showed in his riding. Filming for his own part in "On the Pipe 6," Metz was getting busy on natural terrain like it was his job ... actually it was. But after a 115-foot backflip gone wrong, Metz was forced to take an unwanted hiatus from riding.




While paying a visit to Metzger's Paradise Ranch in Menifee, Calif., ESPN.com/Action's Cliff Talley was able to sit down with Metz to discuss his recent injuries, the horrifying surgery process, and his chances of still being able to ride Speed & Style. Peep.