“Never get on a dirt bike”: Nina Dobrev talks about her bike accident during her recovery

Nina Dobrev has spoken out about her horrific bike accident that left her with serious injuries including a broken knee, ACL surgery and torn meniscus. On The Talk, the 35-year-old actress revealed that it was her first time riding a dirt bike, a decision that turned out to be a nightmare she never expected.

Nina Dobrev talks about her bicycle accident and her injuries

During her appearance on Wednesday’s episode of The Talk, Nina Dobrev opened up about the incident that led to her lengthy recovery. “It was my first time riding a dirt bike and it didn’t go well,” she admitted. The actress continued, “I don’t recommend it, guys. It’s okay, I learned my lesson: Don’t ever get on a dirt bike again.”

Dobrev explained that during the disastrous ride, she lost control of the bike while attempting a wheelie, resulting in what she called a whiskey throttle. Fortunately, the bike did not fall on her, which doctors said could have been much worse. However, after landing awkwardly on one leg, her knee fractured in the impact, requiring immediate medical attention and surgery.

Nina’s path to recovery

For more than two months, Dobrev has been largely confined to her home following the accident. She admitted that her recent appearance on The Talk was her first appearance since the incident.

“I had knee surgery and was given a huge brace. I can’t really walk on my own yet,” she admitted. Her daily routine now consists of physical therapy, cuddling with her beloved pets and watching her favorite TV shows like Fargo.

“Cuddle time is my life these days,” Dobrev joked, sharing that she’s currently focusing on rest and self-care. She mentioned that she remains optimistic and grateful for the opportunity to indulge in activities like TV series marathons and time with her pets.

Nina thanks for support and entertainment

Reflecting on her recovery, Dobrev thanked her boyfriend Shaun White for his support throughout the ordeal. She jokingly referred to him as her “live entertainment,” meaning that when you’re stuck at home, you can either watch TV or enjoy live performances, like White dancing in a nostalgic Vampire Diaries sweater.

The actress had previously shared details of her recovery process on social media, posting updates documenting her journey from the accident to hospitalization and subsequent rehabilitation.

Her Instagram post on May 20 showed two contrasting images: one of her smiling next to a bicycle and the other of her lying in a hospital bed, highlighting the difference between her experiences before and after the accident.

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