A icon in the world of skateboarding. Was a pro snowboarder before his career in skateboarding. A avid hunter. Has carved a niche in cycling and mountain bikes. Has DJ'd many events spinning reggae records . He was paralyzed while on a trip to Australia _ doctors telling him he would never walk again. He proved the medical wrong. Thrasher Skater of the Year. 3rd person to win that honor with Tony Hawk 1st / Danny Way 2nd. Cards is truly on another level. One of the baddest mutha F'ers to ever walk this planet.....

John cardeil got me off the couch back on a bike thanks.

All Hail Cardiel! Dude was one of the greatest skateboarders ever.

DAMN! Bless Cardiel, I almost cried thinking of how cool and accomplished that man is. I've looked up to him for over 5-6 years from skateboarding now Im thinking of getting a fixie and he's been rocking them! Its so nice to see skateboards and bicycles mesh.. sex is what I call it.

I work at a place down the street from Land Park in Sac on Broadway and John has come in numerous times! The first time i was blown away that it was really him and now we are homies. He comes in every now and then and hes such a down to earth guy to talk to. Inspiring that hes been on a bike after what happened to him and amazing that hes so cool as a person too.

John Cardiel has always been into mountain biking, and just all around being a lunatic! I'm stoked to see that after his injury he continued to pursue his passion, despite what doctors wanted for him. John Cardiel is a true legend, and inspiration. He is gonna be balls to the wall gnarly no matter what you put underneath him. Skateboarding is missing you, but thankful that we all get to enjoy you in some ways!

With 15 years was one of my favourites skaters, now with 26 is one of my favourites fixed riders. Keep on Wheels Cardiel!!

Full-tilt gnar on everything he does. All hail Cardiel.🤘

I don't ride fixed or anything, but I like the idea of going out and having fun on a bike. Really makes me wanna go out and ride thanks.

You know he’s bumpin some good reggae on that bike

Nicest person i have ever met. Such an honor.

Still blastin' through life. Inspiring stuff Mr. Cardiel.

Just Wow ! Julien is such a good friend of Cardiel n well.. thats an awesome story ! keep on havin fun guys !

homie was paralyzed before

Cardiel is really in it for speed!

That wall ride is so sick. I have so much respect for this dude.

This makes me ridiculously happy

skate or bike...Cardiel kicks ass.

he represents for me the perfect crossover between skateboarding and fixed culture; Keep on rockin Cardiel!

Love my road bike, but that is some sik fixie riding talented. God bless~

Legend of skating...this dude is bad ass.

ALL HAIL CARDIEL

The man was built for speed... what a ledge.

greatest man alive

BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yah much respect to this guy

Cardiel is the man. In '92 he made skater of the year. I think this time he might get fixed gear of the year.

@aztr0zombie beautiful comment... I couldn't say it better... an awesome, legendary skateboarder that has been through more than any of us could imagine... it's very cool to see him on a fixed gear, all hail Cardiel!

all hail. cardiel is terrifying!

All hail Cardiel!!!!

stranger and cardiel - fuckin' all time classic. makes me happy to see them on the streets agaion.

CARDIEL... such a legit dude.

bro i love this guy he rides his fixed like bmx and i always see him at b street

@selager09 Cardiel is way more of a BEAST at life than anyone in this video. I bet nobody else in this video is partially paralyzed with a f-ed up spine from being run over by a car, they told him he would never walk. He can't really work his left leg very well, so a fixed gear works best for him. Dude ripped in harder than anyone in the history of skateboarding, now he is ripping it biking with much less mobility than most people. RESPECT.

the only bike rider i will ever respect

legendary.

I like how he has an aerojoke in the back,and does bunny hops lol.

its a bianchi super pista frame, john cardiel himself told me

does anyone have any info on that bike Julien is riding?

all hail cardiel!

He is riding by the American River out in Sactown!

Some parts were filmed in my hometown sacramento CA

i ride a 49 teeth crank , what would a good cog size be to skid?.

Does anyone know what Julian's set up is at least the frame?

damn julien is one stylish cat

yo where is that rope swing spot at!? just moved to sacramento and lookin for the fun shit!!!

Nice Job

fucking inspiring. cardiel is a goddamn legend

muy bueno !

All hail cardiel , I wish he could skate again

ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!

what size is that frame? looks small ... 52?

all hail cardiel

Top demais

link please!

hells ya

he's in Sacramento and San Francisco

What kind of straps is he using?

All hail cardiel!

The dude is gnarly he can do anything makes me wonna ride a fixie

@skateman96 Do you see when he was talking about walking out of the hospital in front of his mom and Doc.. so inspirational

@mylessk8s Holy crap, I could've swore he skated for Girl, LOL. Who the hell am I thinking of?(x Thanks for the info.

link?

champion splash!

is his bike a little too small for him? or not?

ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!!!!ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!!!!ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!!!!ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!!!!ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!!!!ALL HAIL CARDIEL!!!!!!!!ALL HAIL CARDIEL

What frame is he using?

@Cliiifffff Looks like the Sacramento River to me.

Glad to see he still goes as quick as he skated. :) Does he still skateboard?

@selager09 you know his story?

Sacramento "CITY OF TREES" bike trail tearin it up homie. Sick as fuck!!! me and my boy ride it all the time! Dope shit bro keep that shit up.....

does anybody know the name of the song?

3:00 well navigated, people on the corner were probably like oh shit!

What gear?

cardiel is best !

What frame is he riding?

siiiiiiick!

what frame is that? and the material?

what bike is cardiel riding?????

@moy6bandit You fool! Cardiel has been a rider all his life! Bikes, skateboards and snowboards!

What's cardiel's set up?

WORD

@nicksuquett pista concept stripped of decals, rear aerospoke, front deep v, fizik arione seat, 75 cranks, thomson stem, nitto seatpost ( i think) toshi straps, soma cages, prolly a 75 bb, and either a kmc or izumi chain. Hope that helped.

@xxkempseyxx he was on a skate tour, he ran up beside one of the tour vans that was pulling a trailer, the van pulled away and it ran him over. thats how it happened.

@rayheartsluts That sounds like a really nice setup. People may think "OMG, $1500 for a 725tr?!?!". Even tho it is fully equipped I think it would sell faster with a cheap wheelset on there and sell the bike for $700-800. You can easily get 450 for the HED-3 and $150-200 for the Aerospoke. I think it would sell much quicker if people could buy a 725tr for $800ish.

@justnuimalmo Fair Exchange - Out In The Open

most of his parts were in sac!!!!! represent.

look at all those spacers 2:02

tight! i do the same! bike and skate!

@EnuffSkater147 yes not like he used to but for not supposed to even be walking hes kickin some ass

Hes riding a bianchi pista concept, in case you havent figured out yet.

is that the leader 725?

so many spacers...

@ecspeedoman69 ya... he broke his back so now he rides fixie...

Sactown

@aztr0zombie i love your comment but the only thing wrong was he did get run over he was in a skateboarding accident when he was on tour, he said it in his epicly laterd video. but very nice comment

@Bibelbabys whats wrong with him

LEADER 725TR

This is THEE John Cardiel? Skater from Girl?

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