GYPSY TALES

Chapter 399

Jerry Robin

3 May 2026 · 2h 59m

With Jerry Robin

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Jerry Robin was paralyzed six days after his first Gypsy Tales episode dropped. One year later, he's back — breaking down the physics of his crash at MetLife Stadium, the moment sensation deleted from his body inch by inch, what it was actually like in rehab, the suicidal thoughts he doesn't hide from, and how two rounds of experimental stem cell treatment are rewriting what doctors said was a complete spinal cord injury. Jerry Robin is a professional supercross racer and FXR athlete who competed in the 450 SX class.

He suffered a complete thoracic spinal cord injury at Supercross in New York in April 2025 and has spent the year since undergoing stem cell treatment, rebuilding his life, and joining FXR full-time in a remote role. In Chapter 399, Jerry Robin reveals: - The exact mechanics of his crash — why going straight up instead of forward changed everything - The moment his body shut down, sensation deleting from his chest to his feet in real time - Suicidal thoughts in early rehab, and the wife who drove 1 hour 20 minutes to Casa Kalina nearly every day to save his life - Two rounds of stem cell treatment — what they gave back, including diaphragm function that nearly killed him when a blood clot released during his first meal after surgery - Why he left rehab early and chose to learn by making real mistakes at home - Standing 20–30 minutes a day on a Smith machine with eyes closed, visualizing every step of walking - Adler Caudle, Road 2 Recovery, and the people who showed up when it counted - His new remote role at FXR managing amateur teams and accounts - The privateer debate — Josh Greco spent $60K in entry fees to make 3 mains, and what that tells you about the sport - 450 Supercross Championship predictions — Lawrence, Hunter, or Eli? Enjoy Chapter 399 Ft. Jerry Robin — like, subscribe, and comment below.

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Chapters 33

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 2:16Welcome Back Jerry Robin
  3. 3:00Adjusting to Life in a Wheelchair
  4. 5:34Choosing Not to Give Up
  5. 7:04Jerry Relives the Day His Life Changed
  6. 11:19The Moment Jerry Hit the Ground
  7. 12:30SOTA Fuel
  8. 13:08When Jerry Lost Feeling
  9. 19:41Adler Caudle
  10. 21:26First 48 Hours
  11. 35:33Destination Yamaha
  12. 36:58Waking Up From Surgery
  13. 42:24Starting Rehab
  14. 45:28The Support of Jerry's Wife
  15. 58:35The Mental Challenge
  16. 1:06:39Trying to Stay Positive
  17. 1:17:58Why Jase Started SOTA Fuel
  18. 1:22:35The Power of Visualization
  19. 1:26:14Motosport
  20. 1:28:02Why Do Therapy
  21. 1:36:18The Stress of Racing Supercross
  22. 1:37:48How Jerry Stays Fit
  23. 1:49:20Road 2 Recovery
  24. 1:54:42Learning to Accept It
  25. 2:01:00Jerry's New Job at FXR
  26. 2:07:25The Privateer Debate
  27. 2:19:57Brunt Workwear
  28. 2:21:27Privateers Are NOT the Backbone of the Sport
  29. 2:29:44Supercross's Biggest Problem
  30. 2:35:46This Would Fix the Privateer Issue
  31. 2:45:58Jerry's Inspiring Story
  32. 2:50:45450 Supercross Championship Predictions
  33. 2:58:04Closing ---

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