In 2016, Keagan Girdlestone was an 18 year old, super promising pro with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. The physiological watts/kilo indicators were there, as was his ability to produce results.  

Then he had a horrific racing accident with his own team car. Things were touch and go for days, and for a period of time, he actually died. 

The next couple years never really built  much racing momentum, and showed him it was time to truly heal. His career racing bikes had come to an end. 

But now, years later, he's going again! And wants to see how high he can go!

We speak to the man whose type of journey is normally associated with Hollywood movies, and he does NOT disappoint.

Strap in, we're goin deep.

Credit: The incredible music closing this episode and in Keagan's statement is "Uncovered" by Joseph William Morgan.