Brain Injury - Day in the Life with Ray Petro

In this episode of Day in the Life, Taylor speaks with Ray Petro, founder of "Ray’s", an Indoor Mountain Bike Park and a quadriplegic after a mountain biking accident eight years ago. Ray shares the story of how a dream after getting sober eventually became the world’s first indoor mountain bike park, growing from a rough industrial space into a 200,000-square-foot destination for riders of all levels.Ray also opens up about the accident that changed his life, the impact of quadriplegia on his identity, and the long process of acceptance that helped him move forward. He discusses the importance of support systems, from medical care and accessible transportation to his full-time aide, Calvin, who helps make everyday independence possible.Throughout the conversation, Ray reflects on gratitude, mental health, adapting old passions in new ways, and finding purpose after a life-changing injury. His story offers a candid look at disability, resilience, community, and the creative drive that continues to shape both his life and the bike park he built.