Adolf Silva's serious spinal injury during the Red Bull Rampage sparks a support campaign

The Catalan rider faces a long and costly recovery after the accident he suffered during his second run at Rampage 2025, where he was attempting a double backflip.

Adolf Silva suffers a serious spinal cord injury and a campaign has been launched for his recovery

Adolf Silva, one of the most recognized names in international freeride, is going through one of the toughest moments of his career. During the recent Red Bull Rampage, the Barcelona native suffered a very serious fall while attempting a double backflip step-down, a maneuver he couldn't complete and which caused him a severe spinal cord injury.

According to the statement published under the title "Adolf Silva - The Fight for the Road Ahead", the impact has left him with no sensation from the chest down, and although it is still early to determine the definitive extent of the injury, the recovery process will be long and complex.

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Silva, known for his fearless character and his ability to come back stronger after each setback, has already overcome a coma and a femur fracture in the past, and his spirit remains intact despite the seriousness of the situation. The text highlights that "his energy, his smile, and his passion remain the same", and that the current challenge "is greater than ever, but so is the support of the community."

To help him in this new stage, a donation campaign has been launched through the Road 2 Recovery foundation, a non-profit organization with a long history of assisting professional athletes who have suffered catastrophic injuries.

The funds raised will be used to cover medical expenses, daily rehabilitation, transportation to Barcelona, home and vehicle adaptation, as well as the necessary equipment to promote his long-term autonomy.

The foundation emphasizes that every contribution, large or small, will directly contribute to his recovery and provide him with the best possible conditions to rebuild his life.

Those who wish to collaborate can do so through the official portal road2recovery.com, in the campaign dedicated to Adolf Silva.