For me it just speaks volumes for his character. To have this much talent taken away yet still able to find a fantastic path in life. Would love to meet him.
8 years later. Will always watch Martyn vids. - Amazing. The word 'legend' is over used in cycling. But right from my early days growing up with MTB'ing - Eary MBUK mags, Mint Sauce cartoons, and of course Mr Ashton on mag covers... Now despite all that happened he's still involved in cycling, still one of the biggest names, and still one of the most respected dudes. Genuine legend right there.
Maestro Martyn is a genius. And I know he will not let things down. he is trying so hard not to quit sports. That's what I call determination!!! Good on you Martyn!!
I remember watching this when I was like 12, my Dad showed it to me, and I was absolutely blown away. He actually inspired me to start riding bicycles again. I was pretty shocked when I learned what happened, very hard to watch this without feeling sad.
I'm not shocked, and no, they got (I believe) one pinch puncture and that's it. It's of no surprize whatsoever. If you charge fullweight into a kerb, you can expect even the forks to give up. If you let off even a minimal amount of weight, only the bike's weight will be thrusted into the kerb, so there's literally no chance of the bike breaking, and a low chance of a puncture.
Its a video, it takes multiple take per scene, and probably used multiple bikes, maybe even multiple riders. did you even see the face of the rider? could be a robot , CGI :D
he did what he loved and got paid for it and had his accident. now he's still doing bike stuff maybe not on the same level but he's still involved and thriving. unfortunate yes but cruel no. you should watch his Tedtalk titled In Disaster There is Opportunity it will change your perspective. He has amazing friends like Rob Warner who has been his side from the instant of his accident and other legends of MTB
@@nanezferrer3565 he had an accident doing one of his routines and had a mishap one of his stunts and is now paralyzed. he is with GMBN and is still involved in the industry.
@@endebtedone I don't know if I would say it's not cruel. I'm sure Martyn himself would wish it never happened, though I'm sure he tries not to dwell on it.
the awesome thing about learning this kind of control on a road bike means those occasional weird obstacles you get riding in the city become fun to get around. last night, I was riding around in a skatepark bowl. It was so fun, but this is something else...
when doing stunts like this haveing cleats on is asking to break a leg. I know... I broke my femur and hip doing stunts on a mtb with cleats on Jan 3rd 2014. happy new year to me.
***** i feel stupid watching these guys because i broke my collarbone hitting a small 2 inch curb i didnt know was there on a night ride. didn't know you could jump these bikes like bmx bikes lol
So weird that I stumbled across this vid and I'm in porthcawl right where he was riding the rocks! Such a cool guy and if a had 2 %of his skill I'd be a lucky man!!
I feel really bad for him but still he looks like he enjoys life even with his disability I miss these videos but also just an add on how many punctures did the bike get when filming this
I haven't been impressed by a bike video in a long long time, but that was insane! Bet ya blew threw a few bills worth of rims, but worth every penny:)
ho shit man, it's a really cool video!!! i stunt with a mtb or a dirt and a little with a race bike, but your style and level is very good!!! congratulation man!!
The carbon frame is incredibly strong, the wheels would probably go first. But he's so good and his form is impeccable so he absorbs a lot of the energy with his body. He probably gets the bikes for free anyway.
I used to be a really good windsurfer. I remember once I took a 12 foot race board with a 6 meter race sail out in 6 foot surf and 18 knot wind, and my friend kept telling me, "you can't do that! You need your wave board!" I was duck jibing the thing and pirouetting and getting like 10 foot airs. He keeps saying it. I keep sailing. That big board actually had some advantages. It carried so much speed I could out run the waves. It was great. I was lucky I didn't break the mast though! hahaha
For me it just speaks volumes for his character.
To have this much talent taken away yet still able to find a fantastic path in life.
Would love to meet him.
8 years later. Will always watch Martyn vids. - Amazing.
The word 'legend' is over used in cycling. But right from my early days growing up with MTB'ing - Eary MBUK mags, Mint Sauce cartoons, and of course Mr Ashton on mag covers... Now despite all that happened he's still involved in cycling, still one of the biggest names, and still one of the most respected dudes.
Genuine legend right there.
It kind a makes me sad, that he can't do it anymore :/ awesome video and awesome skills, my full respect, Martyn.
Maestro Martyn is a genius. And I know he will not let things down. he is trying so hard not to quit sports. That's what I call determination!!! Good on you Martyn!!
its real shame what happened :( luckily he is super positive guy and keeps rocking on.
so true
Just wanted to write the same!
So glad he kept enjoying his live.
Awesome guy!
Life happens....we adapt.
He just happens to be better at it than the rest of us.
The rider is Martyn Ashton. He's a hero of a trials rider. Have a search for him on TH-cam for a treat.
I remember watching this when I was like 12, my Dad showed it to me, and I was absolutely blown away. He actually inspired me to start riding bicycles again.
I was pretty shocked when I learned what happened, very hard to watch this without feeling sad.
It's not the bike, it's the rider.
Living inspiration,my greatest admiration for this legend ....random tandem is the most inspirational thing,I love this dude.
he is now with the GMBN crew
哈哈，视频的背景音乐响起让我回到了大学时代～好多年前看的视频居然又刷到了～
Legend. Thanks....
Thanks. Have you see our interviews with Martyn? There's more riding in those. Both videos are linked in the description above.
Possibly the first Road Bike Party?
Wow... Of all the MTB, BMX, Freeride and Downhill vids I've always seen this is one video that amazes me the most
I'm shocked the tires and rims made it through the whole ride.
They probably changed them
I'm not shocked, and no, they got (I believe) one pinch puncture and that's it.
It's of no surprize whatsoever. If you charge fullweight into a kerb, you can expect even the forks to give up. If you let off even a minimal amount of weight, only the bike's weight will be thrusted into the kerb, so there's literally no chance of the bike breaking, and a low chance of a puncture.
Its a video, it takes multiple take per scene, and probably used multiple bikes, maybe even multiple riders. did you even see the face of the rider? could be a robot , CGI :D
2019 nothing comes close to this guys talent.
I woulda shit my pants and ate pavement trying to creep down that drop.
same reaction here, mate.
so lucky to have such a person still rocking!!
I can't enjoy this any more... how cruel life is.
is he dead ? how ?
he did what he loved and got paid for it and had his accident. now he's still doing bike stuff maybe not on the same level but he's still involved and thriving. unfortunate yes but cruel no. you should watch his Tedtalk titled In Disaster There is Opportunity it will change your perspective. He has amazing friends like Rob Warner who has been his side from the instant of his accident and other legends of MTB
@@nanezferrer3565 he had an accident doing one of his routines and had a mishap one of his stunts and is now paralyzed. he is with GMBN and is still involved in the industry.
@@endebtedone I don't know if I would say it's not cruel. I'm sure Martyn himself would wish it never happened, though I'm sure he tries not to dwell on it.
@@Candesce you should watch the TedTalk titled In Disaster There is Opportunity. What I said will make sense.
Best bicycle movie I've seen all year, amazing rider!
I wonder how often he has to true the wheels?
Trials on a road bike = mind blown
Amazing stuff!!!
The end part was at the Dolphin Shopping Centre - I live near there :D
Some of it was filmed down that way we seem to remember. Some is Bristol and other places
Road bike can do that?
I’m so upset he can no longer do it but I will always value him as a GMBN presenter full respect my friend full respect.
젠장~ 할말을 잃게 만드는군. 사이클로도 이렇게 되는거구나.
I've watched this video for several times and it is still EPIC!!!!!
Sagan who?
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the awesome thing about learning this kind of control on a road bike means those occasional weird obstacles you get riding in the city become fun to get around. last night, I was riding around in a skatepark bowl. It was so fun, but this is something else...
This strikes me as a very bad idea. Lol
you might be right... unfortunately he is on a wheelchair right now :(
what makes this extraordinary is the way he took ordinary equipment to out-of-ordinary place.
Seriously bad song selection
..The man's a Legend.!...and best presenter on GMBN.....
Whats the music name?
Guilherme Lopes tonight by fox avenue :)
Your the best person I've saw do tricks on a road bike and to be honest there isnt a lot of people who do tricks on a road bike anyway u are the BEST
awful music
2 frames, 3 sets of wheels and 493 pinch flats later... we have this video. Nice riding man. Skillz
He doesn't even have gloves or cleats not a real cyclist like me!
when doing stunts like this haveing cleats on is asking to break a leg.
I know... I broke my femur and hip doing stunts on a mtb with cleats on Jan 3rd 2014. happy new year to me.
Joking mate. Amazed in what he does.
Broke an ankle after hitting a kerb, so definitely no stunt riding for me...
*****
i feel stupid watching these guys because i broke my collarbone hitting a small 2 inch curb i didnt know was there on a night ride. didn't know you could jump these bikes like bmx bikes lol
Are you kidding? This guy is a legend. Don't dare compare yourself to him.
10 years later. In my recommend
AMAZINg ive never seen anyone doing anything like this on a road bike. Props to the rider in the video XD
wow,first time to see this amazing skills,hes riding like a mountain bike!
great Jam!..and pretty good riding too!
I love the canondale tights with the full Raleigh kit and bike.
Legend says he went through seven wheels, 4 tubes, and one shifter lever at the end.
i can't believe it... it's so amazing...
You can tell at certain points the track jumps like it wouldnt do normally, all the same brilliant video
he has such a brilliant amount of control on that bike
what a champ. more more more!
So weird that I stumbled across this vid and I'm in porthcawl right where he was riding the rocks! Such a cool guy and if a had 2 %of his skill I'd be a lucky man!!
Best frame advertisment ever!
This is amazing
Unbelievable !!! you're a real champ
Really amazing!
This guy is amazing! God bless him!!!
I remember him and Martin Hawes riding that massive rock slab at 2:38 in one of their trials videos they made for MBUK.
I feel really bad for him but still he looks like he enjoys life even with his disability I miss these videos but also just an add on how many punctures did the bike get when filming this
Dude. You're CRAZY!! Crazy good, that is.
so much respect for this guy!
Buenisimo!!!gracias por subir el video,juan
the song is (Fox Avenue - Tonight)
bikeradar, I've bought 10kg road bike right after I watch this!
That is really a cool video! Very well done and interesting!
That was one of the best
bro hats off to yeah.
I spoke to this dude today at the boatandbike show in london!!! :D
Didnt realise how pro he atch is
nie wiedziałem ,że tak można i na takim rowerku , szacun :)
AMACING video.
Just. Wow. You are awesome!
@benjadria The song is called Tonight by a band called Fox Avenue look them up!
still watching it
Amazing song!!
and on platform pedals too! impressive
Never thought this was possible..at all!
very nice video
and the song is: Fox Avenue "Tonight"
Franchement encore respect et abonner vous a sa chaine pour le soutenir et qu il continuent a faire des videos de cette beaute
what an awsome song!! lol love fox avenue!
Realmente increible, o tengo que decir excelentes trucos de filmacion.
It was worth sitting through just to see the manoeuvre at 4:18 .. Radical !!!!!!!
wish he had some lost videos we could watch.
I haven't been impressed by a bike video in a long long time, but that was insane!
Bet ya blew threw a few bills worth of rims, but worth every penny:)
ho shit man, it's a really cool video!!!
i stunt with a mtb or a dirt and a little with a race bike, but your style and level is very good!!!
congratulation man!!
another great example of "it's not the bike, it's the guy on it"
THAT WAS SICK!
The carbon frame is incredibly strong, the wheels would probably go first. But he's so good and his form is impeccable so he absorbs a lot of the energy with his body. He probably gets the bikes for free anyway.
really amazings and difficult tricks
@MRryuhayabusa the song is Tonight by fox avenue
mindblowing video, simply told me not to blame my bike of anything ever again...
i love this!
Some of it is in christchurch, dorset and the final backflip nr the dolphin centre in poole town centre.
okey, this is sick, totally sick
Britain's got talent!!!! Something new
THE SONG IS FOX AVENUE - TONIGHT
I used to be a really good windsurfer. I remember once I took a 12 foot race board with a 6 meter race sail out in 6 foot surf and 18 knot wind, and my friend kept telling me, "you can't do that! You need your wave board!" I was duck jibing the thing and pirouetting and getting like 10 foot airs. He keeps saying it. I keep sailing. That big board actually had some advantages. It carried so much speed I could out run the waves. It was great. I was lucky I didn't break the mast though! hahaha
without a doubt! This isn't what roadbikes are made for - but it looks cool.
That was amazing!
I am impressed, I didnt know a road bike could do all that.
thumbs up for the Raleigh :D
何度見ても神業！！
This shows that the rider is more important than the bike
out of this world