Your an inspiration….on the track, off the track….just be you…watching you, I started living again…in my retirement I’m doing what I put away 40 years ago… to raise a family and career….riding dirt bikes again….. Glad your getting your health back… Just want to send love and prayers Thank you Ryan
Ryan, you are still “Ryno” in your experience, knowledge, Spirit and teaching! Your Love and Passion for People and our Sport is alive. Keep riding, just take it down a notch. It took me 10 years to learn how to ride without breaking every bone in my body after being a Pro in the 70’s and turning 40 20 years later. It’s hard, but Ryno can!
I've been where you're at Ryan, no where close to racing at your level...but I completely understand. It's time to focus your direction in life somewhere else that is fulfilling for you.. Sounds like you've got it figured out! Teaching is something that comes naturally for you. Stick with what makes you feel happy!!
I feel your pain bro. I just quit my job after 30 years I'm tired of living my life for other people, it's time to live life for me. You said it perfectly, I'm scared to death like you, but I'm a fighter as well and damnit and I'm not gonna quit until I succeed. It's time to write a new chapter in life and at our age its scary, but doable. I wish you the best in your recovery and keep fighting to find that inner peace with yourself. Godspeed🤟
What can I say... I love you man. Thank you for bringing so much joy to my life. all these years you have been just a genuine human being. you are a kind hearted soul. been a fan since the 90s. once again thank you and love you man.
I hope you fully recover. I've been there... I have C5-C6, titanium artificial disc, and a bone fusion between C6-C7. I was paralyzed from the neck down for a few hours (yes, it was scary, just being a "head"). 15 years later, I still have pain in my right arm and some weakness, so when you said you couldn't move your left side, I was like oh man, I know that feeling. You have a LOT of people who love you and wish you the best. Ryno Power 4Ever 👍 PS: Oh, I have the same exact scare... a badge of survival.
What a bad ending to a great video. Dislocated neck from the video I watched earlier. He is truly a miracle of life. Shitloads of guts and passion for motocross for as long as I've been around. Hope you get better quickly. 🙏
Hey Ryan. I just found your vids on YT. Really great info! Thanks for giving so much. Forgive me, but you are new to me. I never followed MX back in the day, much, but always thought it was the coolest thing. And still today, I don't really follow it, but respect the hell out of those that do it. I like woods riding, myself. I am a 61 year old "Returning Rider". Who started riding at age 50 "returning" to the sport after 30 years. There are lots of us out there. I became obsessed with it in short order. I am a rec trail rider. Not fast, but not too slow either. Always fearful of getting hurt, so I'm conservative and probably wear too much gear, as I have learned. 2020 came and we rode our ass off. I was having the best year of my life. Then at very end of the 18th weekend riding end of August. Day 3, 1 mile away, from the end, I caught a tree and sent me down a hill and fell of the bike into another tree and folded my left leg backwards. I have a pic of the bottom of my left boot sole from my chin-mounted Gopro. Now you get it. TPF Surgery, bad doctors good doctor, 12 weeks no weight bearing, pt, pt ,pt 18 months later 80% function is back, feels like shit. Starting to ride again and... Now the other knee... 2022 will tell the tale. So I am faced with your same dilemma that you spoke of at the end. Glad to hear your thoughts on it. It's Really a hard thing just to consider, let alone, go through. Sounds like your doing great though. I'm feeling your pain. Best of luck and blessings, Ryan.
@@RyanHughesMX Thanks a ton for the quick reply. I guess i need to ditch the knee braces. I cannot run though. Left ankle is bone on bone and the right isn't much better. If your bored. check out my channel. I try to post all my rides just for sharing and memories to relive the ride. th-cam.com/channels/KyJ1uLDSd_iWl2YhDSOnUg.html
“Shoutout from Utah” Just Hang in there Ryno, it’s OK to show gratitude(emotions) for your blessing coming through for you when you need it. Credit to your physical conditioning 💪💪💪❤️ Always in my prayers Brother
Thanks for sharing. Also saw your Gypsy segment, good messages and insight. Useful perspectives and reflection. Time to turn the page and do the next cool thing. Move forward, take care, let it all in.
Damn ryno wishing you the best ! I met you a few years ago in New Mexico at our local track . Always a hero of mine stay positive 💪🏼. Happened to me two years ago , got a wicked concussion in the first turn of Moto 2 still haven’t raced since then. those emotions got me too man . Nothing wrong with it . Your an inspiration to many and thank you for documenting the journey .
You will be back, better than ever. Another life lesson Ryan, stay positive and enjoy this lifes ride. Dirt bikes will always be a big part of your life and we are all very thankful for that and you Ryan. Take no prisoners and live your life as you will. Much love and respect. HRC276
Ryan, you will always be a CHAMPION, LEGEND, YOU WILL FIGURE IT OUT !! YOU ALWAYS KEEP IT REAL BUDDY . YOU ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THE SPORT BEHIND YOU & IM SURE EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU IN THERE CORNER, BIG THINGS ARE COMING YOUR WAY, GOOD LUCK BUDD, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS, LOVE YA DUDE !!
I totally agree Ryan. I had a stroke in 2014 and it was so hard adjusting to the new me. I'm good but I can't do the stuff young me could and, many times, I need help. Definitely, a big adjustment. But we accept it and move on. We accept our limitations and adjust. So good to see you made it thru brother Take care of yourself and I wish you nothing but success. Bob
Thank you for sharing a very emotional and difficult time. I have been re-directed in life with health issues and career changes. Being alone in that moment in a deeply emotional experience. This life challenge will be a time of extreme growth for you. You will become a more well rounded person having gone through this trauma and emotional journey. I believe you will be a better trainer, coach, father and a more compassionate human being in due time. So glad you're healing well and I'm excited for your next chapter.
Stay strong Ryan. Same weekend you did this, I got a concussion/traumatic brain injury(two brain bleeds) and got stuck in the hospital far from home and alone there for 24 hours. Your right, not having family in the room when your hurt is scary. I experienced the same thing when I got home. Flood of emotions just being home and surrounded by family. Getting better every day. You do the same buddy.
Sending love man from New Jersey! I watched the video .it was so exciting to see you ride! Man watching you tell your life story , with divorce and all that brought tears to my eyes . I can relate to most of it. Hope too see you back on bikes. Sending love man! Get well my brother!
Very introspective, killing your "self" is the hardest thing a person can do. It must be 10 times harder for a driven professional athlete. Slowing down your body doesn't mean slowing down your mind or what you can accomplish. Put into the universe what you want to receive back. Start with kindness, love, and build others up. That same energy will come back to you. Heal fast and thanks for sharing.
Your buddies are funny as fuck. Ricky Rogeee and the boyz. Great 125 battle wittt Huffman. I raced him in 91 at the sacred soil. Rooting for your recovery , Rhino.
I’m gonna start trying with you and I’m ten. If you have any suggestions on what I can eat I’m a little picky. Is grilled chicken,steak,pasta with meat balls ok? Btw my dad is George.
Glad I was able to recreate the hilarity 🤣 Wish I could have got more of the other funny stuff like them kicking at each other over jumps, but the track is just too big. Needed a telescope lens.
Ricky Rogue looked funny as hell going over that jump as he looked into the camera. What a great video, until the end of course. I learned a lot from this video. Definitely an interesting guy.
You're a stud, so you'll heal up quick. Too fast for too long! I used to road race and it also ended in the haybales. I took up mtn biking back when it first started, now 30 yrs later I woods ride my KDX at a leisurely pace and enjoy it in a different way...not to feed the ego with victory, just to harvest more good times.
We have had our differences you and I on safety, I have called you out on what is safe and how to be safe in this sport, how to be educated and how to minimise injuries and still be the best you can. I am not going to stick it to you, that’s been done, by this injury. Just stoked to see you up and walking and okay and being a humble person, I have been where you have and worse and until anyone has been in a neck brace lying on that stretcher hearing the medic ask those questions, the ride in the van or in my case the helicopter or been through this and that close to the end, they won’t understand, you are luckier than most, took me 3 years to get back to where you got back to in a few weeks, I will never be 100% again, I have head pains, neck pain, sleep issues 12 years on, I still ride, sometimes race, for fun. Anyways just wanted to say heal up, stay humble, it changes you, but you can make some good out of it, especially in your position, If anything don’t make decisions on anything to quick, heal and be with family friends and enjoy life, be good to them, good to see you drop the crazy persona though. One Ronnie Mac is enough for this world. Happy trails and healing vibes, hate to see anyone go through this, but you are a warrior and you’ll get through it as you are showing, good luck Ryno🤘
Ryan its OK mate. I have been riding since 1975 , never raced professionally, but raced club level for years . To tell you the truth, im glad i didn't race professionally, i still ride on my own track with my kids , no pressure just fun . However i understand your perspective. 🙄😷👍
Life’s a Roller coaster buddy One minute your up then ya down But don’t forget your gurney, made you who you are ! You make a lot of people happy Ryno so keep being you, your cool man 😎👌 I think you should take up enduro riding Much safer more rewarding and you can still rip it 🏁💨💨💨
Hay bail or not, I can't help but think that the crash was due to that old Honda's crappy ergonomics, brakes, suspension, power delivery, etc. I highly doubt this would've happened on his new CRF. Much more likely to pull out of a situation like that on newer technology.
@@cencoast_7.340 that's the problem. Those guys were used to that equipment. Going from today's technology (what he's used to) back to early 80s technology is a night and day difference, then trying to finish up top in a race is a recipe for disaster. Just like when trying to ride a friend's unmaintained bike and you blow through a berm into the fence cause their brakes are "fresh"
Hay bales have no place in motocross..... Maybe if they're loosely packed. Tire are worse. I haven't seen tires on a MX track since c.2000. And I still see trees right next to a track. And I've seen people hit a tree with their shoulder. Hollister comes to mind. Zaca hasa a lota trees.
Ryan I was at a Red Bud national and you wadded it right in front of me just before the finish on kawasaki I opened the gate for you ask you you ok that was knarly it is probably time to chill from racing cause next time not so lucky maybe Rino Power!!
🌵As we age our bones become more brittle and our bodies less flexible. A young pro rider’s decision to NOT wear a neck brace is completely different than a weekend warrior or vet rider. I think Villopoto has proven you can keep good body position and be competitive. In fact, he still wears a neck brace to this day while riding. I hope everyone can stop and learn something from this. Kris Keefer followed Ryno’s advice on losing the knee braces. Then he blew out his ACL. Yes, riding without knee braces feels better….until it doesn’t. Same with a neck brace. It would take a lot for the guy who swore off neck braces to maybe rethink them, at least for Vet riders. Injuries are our best teachers. Heal up..🏆
I hear what you are saying and understand but for me I dont believe you you need to stop riding. I think you just need to stick with riding the more modern and newer bikes as opposed to the old one you were on. Dont get me wrong that bike is bitchin but don't stop being you because of this crash and the hey bail. Just CHARGELIFE 🤙🏼🙏
What's your point? How many people with neck braces have broken backs and been paralyzed? How many dead? How many people crashed and broke an arm because of their chitty bobble head neck brace riding position? How many people this weekend got concussions while wearing helmets? Shit happens, especially when a motorcycle lands on your head.
@@JohnHowerton137 There’s some irony there John. Nowhere in there did I say it was caused by this or that. There is scientific and real world proof that neck braces can significantly increase the likelihood of being able to walk away from a possibly devastating crash. When you walk the line of talking people out of safety gear you’re going to get to positive AND negative feedback. While we’re at it exactly how many people have broke their arms due to the “chitty bobblehead riding position”? This I’m curious..
@@cencoast_7.340 I don't know, I was asking you. How many have popped clavicles and ended up dead? Surely all this "neck brace science" has done the risk analysis on this? Of course there's positive an negative feedback, everyone attaches emotion to safety. People have been quick to point out that he broke his neck because he's wasn't wearing/anti-neck brace. It's getting pretty fcking annoying and possibly the stupidest conclusion someone could reach. Could it have saved him? Maybe. Could it have caused him eat chit in the whoops the day before instead of recovering and killed him as he hit the tower 4 gear pinned on a 250? Just as likely. Motocross is dangerous.
@@JohnHowerton137 Tell us, that’s a stupid statement, do you know, or is it something you have heard from someone who heard it from someone, what BS. I have been where Rhyno is I have broken my neck and way fckn worse, I rode again and I rode with a neck brace and never will I ride without one. Stupid is what stupid hears. You are an idiot if you believe that crap, find some proper information back it up, I have crashed post injury and crashed Moore than once in my neck brace and from experience I have never had a concussion and actually came away impressed every time. Like everything there is poor comparisons, very poor and ignorance, ignorance re proper setup, wear the proper compatible helmets. I feel for Rhyno, I am not a fan of his stance before his neck injury, but I feel for him because I have been through this, in some ways it’s good to see him being humbled and showing some emotion, hard lesson, but he’s on a new ride. But wise up dude. be educated and listens to real facts, not fiction, you want to take risks don’t wear a helmet, stupid argument…
@@maverick2242 here is what I know; there will never be a study on neck braces and their potential pitfalls. Why? Because they cost millions of dollars and there is nothing to be gained for whoever funded it. There are also far to many variables to consider in motorcycle crashes. It's not like a car where you're strapped into a roll cage and there's a generally good idea from where the forces will be encountered. Such a study for the huge set of variables for motorcycles would be insanely expensive to set up if even possible. Anyone with eyes can see neck braces cause a compromised riding position. I don't care how fast Tim Gajser is with one. He's an outlier, not the rule and who's to say he wouldn't be faster and safer without one. I'm not saying that in all cases braces couldn't be fitted properly with helmets etc.. to work better like you said, but how often will that be done? It is a generic and poor prescription at best. I see this stuff EVERY DAY. Maybe gymnasts should wear them too since they don't cause a compromise in the way the body moves? My day job is biomechanics and I'm known to be the best at what I do. I work with medical professionals 6 days a week. I fix crap all day long that narrow minded science generically says works. I don't blindly follow anything, especially "science." Unfortunately "science" is a word people throw around these days to make themselves sound smart or to keep people from questioning poor ideas. I 100% understand why you're passionate on the subject, but the burden of proof is on you/them not me. You/them are the ones selling something, even if that something is safety. I debunk this kind of stuff all day long.
Poor guy has been chasing a ghost his whole life. Everytime things start to look good for him , fate kicks the chair out from under. Please just do MX lessons and less about your life. One your good at, the other your not!
I’m gonna start trying with you and I’m ten. If you have any suggestions on what I can eat I’m a little picky. Is grilled chicken,steak,pasta with meat balls ok? Btw my dad is George.
Im 37 now and grew up watching you race. Incredible man, tough as nails.
Your an inspiration….on the track, off the track….just be you…watching you, I started living again…in my retirement I’m doing what I put away 40 years ago… to raise a family and career….riding dirt bikes again…..
Glad your getting your health back…
Just want to send love and prayers
Thank you Ryan
Ryan, you are still “Ryno” in your experience, knowledge, Spirit and teaching! Your Love and Passion for People and our Sport is alive. Keep riding, just take it down a notch. It took me 10 years to learn how to ride without breaking every bone in my body after being a Pro in the 70’s and turning 40 20 years later. It’s hard, but Ryno can!
I've been where you're at Ryan, no where close to racing at your level...but I completely understand. It's time to focus your direction in life somewhere else that is fulfilling for you.. Sounds like you've got it figured out! Teaching is something that comes naturally for you. Stick with what makes you feel happy!!
I feel your pain bro. I just quit my job after 30 years I'm tired of living my life for other people, it's time to live life for me. You said it perfectly, I'm scared to death like you, but I'm a fighter as well and damnit and I'm not gonna quit until I succeed. It's time to write a new chapter in life and at our age its scary, but doable. I wish you the best in your recovery and keep fighting to find that inner peace with yourself. Godspeed🤟
What can I say... I love you man. Thank you for bringing so much joy to my life. all these years you have been just a genuine human being. you are a kind hearted soul. been a fan since the 90s. once again thank you and love you man.
I hope Ryan rides forever
Glad you are fine now. You're the Man bro. That part of you will not die, just will evolve.
I hope you fully recover. I've been there... I have C5-C6, titanium artificial disc, and a bone fusion between C6-C7. I was paralyzed from the neck down for a few hours (yes, it was scary, just being a "head"). 15 years later, I still have pain in my right arm and some weakness, so when you said you couldn't move your left side, I was like oh man, I know that feeling. You have a LOT of people who love you and wish you the best. Ryno Power 4Ever 👍
PS: Oh, I have the same exact scare... a badge of survival.
What a bad ending to a great video. Dislocated neck from the video I watched earlier. He is truly a miracle of life. Shitloads of guts and passion for motocross for as long as I've been around. Hope you get better quickly. 🙏
Hey Ryan. I just found your vids on YT. Really great info! Thanks for giving so much. Forgive me, but you are new to me. I never followed MX back in the day, much, but always thought it was the coolest thing. And still today, I don't really follow it, but respect the hell out of those that do it. I like woods riding, myself. I am a 61 year old "Returning Rider". Who started riding at age 50 "returning" to the sport after 30 years. There are lots of us out there. I became obsessed with it in short order. I am a rec trail rider. Not fast, but not too slow either. Always fearful of getting hurt, so I'm conservative and probably wear too much gear, as I have learned. 2020 came and we rode our ass off. I was having the best year of my life. Then at very end of the 18th weekend riding end of August. Day 3, 1 mile away, from the end, I caught a tree and sent me down a hill and fell of the bike into another tree and folded my left leg backwards. I have a pic of the bottom of my left boot sole from my chin-mounted Gopro. Now you get it. TPF Surgery, bad doctors good doctor, 12 weeks no weight bearing, pt, pt ,pt 18 months later 80% function is back, feels like shit. Starting to ride again and... Now the other knee... 2022 will tell the tale. So I am faced with your same dilemma that you spoke of at the end. Glad to hear your thoughts on it. It's Really a hard thing just to consider, let alone, go through. Sounds like your doing great though. I'm feeling your pain. Best of luck and blessings, Ryan.
Thank you my friend more stuff to come - working on another channel to give more info.
Ice bath - far Infared sauna - hiking and foods that don’t cause inflammation is my way.
@@RyanHughesMX Thanks a ton for the quick reply. I guess i need to ditch the knee braces. I cannot run though. Left ankle is bone on bone and the right isn't much better. If your bored. check out my channel. I try to post all my rides just for sharing and memories to relive the ride. th-cam.com/channels/KyJ1uLDSd_iWl2YhDSOnUg.html
Wishing you all the best m8. Love from Australia.
“Shoutout from Utah” Just Hang in there Ryno, it’s OK to show gratitude(emotions) for your blessing coming through for you when you need it. Credit to your physical conditioning 💪💪💪❤️ Always in my prayers Brother
Thanks for sharing. Also saw your Gypsy segment, good messages and insight. Useful perspectives and reflection. Time to turn the page and do the next cool thing. Move forward, take care, let it all in.
@Ryan Hughes you are still a warrior bud. Watched you race my whole life. Great words, wish you the best with the recovery.
Damn ryno wishing you the best ! I met you a few years ago in New Mexico at our local track . Always a hero of mine stay positive 💪🏼. Happened to me two years ago , got a wicked concussion in the first turn of Moto 2 still haven’t raced since then. those emotions got me too man . Nothing wrong with it . Your an inspiration to many and thank you for documenting the journey .
You will be back, better than ever. Another life lesson Ryan, stay positive and enjoy this lifes ride. Dirt bikes will always be a big part of your life and we are all very thankful for that and you Ryan. Take no prisoners and live your life as you will. Much love and respect. HRC276
Let God steer your life!! Peace over joy. You are a warrior!!
Wishing you infinite healing power. You are a G! Keep doin your thing, you are a light to all ❤️
Sending love, strength, and continuous health Ryan. Love what you do big bro
You’re free! It’s hard to let ‘it’ go, but when you do, it’s a new realm to explore
GLAD YOUR OK BROTHER 🏁
Awe man... Stay positive push forward, stare to the world your gift. Wish you the best and a fast recovery.
Takes a bite of his cucumber...a serious display of dominance.
LMFAO but true
Mad love bro. Get better soon. Your an inspiration.
Ryan, you will always be a CHAMPION, LEGEND, YOU WILL FIGURE IT OUT !! YOU ALWAYS KEEP IT REAL BUDDY . YOU ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THE SPORT BEHIND YOU & IM SURE EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU IN THERE CORNER, BIG THINGS ARE COMING YOUR WAY, GOOD LUCK BUDD, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS, LOVE YA DUDE !!
I totally agree Ryan. I had a stroke in 2014 and it was so hard adjusting to the new me. I'm good but I can't do the stuff young me could and, many times, I need help. Definitely, a big adjustment. But we accept it and move on. We accept our limitations and adjust. So good to see you made it thru brother Take care of yourself and I wish you nothing but success. Bob
Bless you big man!!!
Sending healing vibes brother
Thank you for sharing a very emotional and difficult time. I have been re-directed in life with health issues and career changes. Being alone in that moment in a deeply emotional experience. This life challenge will be a time of extreme growth for you. You will become a more well rounded person having gone through this trauma and emotional journey. I believe you will be a better trainer, coach, father and a more compassionate human being in due time. So glad you're healing well and I'm excited for your next chapter.
fuck this sport is dangerous, but I have to ride to feel alive!
Try fly fishing
Stay strong Ryan. Same weekend you did this, I got a concussion/traumatic brain injury(two brain bleeds) and got stuck in the hospital far from home and alone there for 24 hours. Your right, not having family in the room when your hurt is scary. I experienced the same thing when I got home. Flood of emotions just being home and surrounded by family. Getting better every day. You do the same buddy.
Sending love man from New Jersey! I watched the video .it was so exciting to see you ride! Man watching you tell your life story , with divorce and all that brought tears to my eyes . I can relate to most of it. Hope too see you back on bikes. Sending love man! Get well my brother!
We all ride to the end. Then we are really truly free at last. Peace awaits for everyone. Go rhino🤓👍
Wishing you a speedy recovery mate from Australia 👍
Time for Bush riding Ryno.. keep you on two wheels.. love ya man 🤙🏼💯
Wise words man. Thanks and stay strong Ryan.
thanks for sharing Ryan... much respect and you sharing does help out my mind somewhat
Sitting here listening. Makes total sense.
Very introspective, killing your "self" is the hardest thing a person can do. It must be 10 times harder for a driven professional athlete. Slowing down your body doesn't mean slowing down your mind or what you can accomplish. Put into the universe what you want to receive back. Start with kindness, love, and build others up. That same energy will come back to you. Heal fast and thanks for sharing.
Love ya ryno don't give up bro
Get well soon bro love from Australia 🇦🇺 🙏 ❤ 💪
Podcast sounds like a great Idea!
Your buddies are funny as fuck. Ricky Rogeee and the boyz. Great 125 battle wittt Huffman. I raced him in 91 at the sacred soil. Rooting for your recovery , Rhino.
I’m gonna start trying with you and I’m ten. If you have any suggestions on what I can eat I’m a little picky. Is grilled chicken,steak,pasta with meat balls ok? Btw my dad is George.
Speedy recovery Ryan.
Toughest sob and heel well Ryno!
I'm there i can't hang it up but i need too!!:(
Glad your ok!!!
Funny as hell when ol Ricky rogue looked over on that jump and y'all paused it on him 😂😂😂
Glad I was able to recreate the hilarity 🤣 Wish I could have got more of the other funny stuff like them kicking at each other over jumps, but the track is just too big. Needed a telescope lens.
Ricky Rogue looked funny as hell going over that jump as he looked into the camera. What a great video, until the end of course. I learned a lot from this video. Definitely an interesting guy.
You're a stud, so you'll heal up quick. Too fast for too long! I used to road race and it also ended in the haybales. I took up mtn biking back when it first started, now 30 yrs later I woods ride my KDX at a leisurely pace and enjoy it in a different way...not to feed the ego with victory, just to harvest more good times.
Sending prayers. Get well soon.
Ur a beast always have been always will be no matter what ur doing in life. Keep it up
Heal up Ryno, sorry you crashed. Hope you have a care taker at home to help you. Good luck my friend and everyone's great life's coach.
Stay strong man, respect.
Good luck Ryno.
Hope your feeling better
Take it easy and teach/mentor your young students. Share your knowledge with them others.
We have had our differences you and I on safety, I have called you out on what is safe and how to be safe in this sport, how to be educated and how to minimise injuries and still be the best you can.
I am not going to stick it to you, that’s been done, by this injury.
Just stoked to see you up and walking and okay and being a humble person, I have been where you have and worse and until anyone has been in a neck brace lying on that stretcher hearing the medic ask those questions, the ride in the van or in my case the helicopter or been through this and that close to the end, they won’t understand, you are luckier than most, took me 3 years to get back to where you got back to in a few weeks, I will never be 100% again, I have head pains, neck pain, sleep issues 12 years on, I still ride, sometimes race, for fun.
Anyways just wanted to say heal up, stay humble, it changes you, but you can make some good out of it, especially in your position, If anything don’t make decisions on anything to quick, heal and be with family friends and enjoy life, be good to them, good to see you drop the crazy persona though. One Ronnie Mac is enough for this world. Happy trails and healing vibes, hate to see anyone go through this, but you are a warrior and you’ll get through it as you are showing, good luck Ryno🤘
"Living Legend"
Ryan its OK mate. I have been riding since 1975 , never raced professionally, but raced club level for years . To tell you the truth, im glad i didn't race professionally, i still ride on my own track with my kids , no pressure just fun . However i understand your perspective. 🙄😷👍
HERO
Life’s a Roller coaster buddy
One minute your up then ya down
But don’t forget your gurney, made you who you are ! You make a lot of people happy Ryno so keep being you, your cool man 😎👌
I think you should take up enduro riding
Much safer more rewarding and you can still rip it 🏁💨💨💨
Damn I'm fused at C 5-7. Mine is from 21 years in the U.S. Army Infantry. Occasional arthritic pain but I still ride!
Great Video kahoots on that
Sending lots of positive energy and healing vibes
Hay bail or not, I can't help but think that the crash was due to that old Honda's crappy ergonomics, brakes, suspension, power delivery, etc. I highly doubt this would've happened on his new CRF. Much more likely to pull out of a situation like that on newer technology.
Dudes back in the 70’s and 80’s rode em’ fine. Gotta know you and your bikes limits.
@@cencoast_7.340 that's the problem. Those guys were used to that equipment. Going from today's technology (what he's used to) back to early 80s technology is a night and day difference, then trying to finish up top in a race is a recipe for disaster. Just like when trying to ride a friend's unmaintained bike and you blow through a berm into the fence cause their brakes are "fresh"
Take time to heal and come race a gncc with me in the +50 class.
I got one leg, let's stay at that!
Bam!
Rhyno: iam still better person then you
Ryno, get a con-curved pillow with a thick neck roll and try acupuncture....one bad neck to another, changed my life for the better....C 4 5 &6 here.
Wonder what Chris leatt is saying to himself about this after the little back and forth about neck braces .
Hay bales have no place in motocross..... Maybe if they're loosely packed. Tire are worse. I haven't seen tires on a MX track since c.2000. And I still see trees right next to a track. And I've seen people hit a tree with their shoulder. Hollister comes to mind. Zaca hasa a lota trees.
Ryan I was at a Red Bud national and you wadded it right in front of me just before the finish on kawasaki I opened the gate for you ask you you ok that was knarly it is probably time to chill from racing cause next time not so lucky maybe Rino Power!!
life is to short to live in fear
you have fun with that
The body loses tensile strength over time regardless of our conditioning.
Racing is life, everything before or after i just waiting (c) Steve Mcqueen....
I laughed when you said you would never race again cause we all tell ourselves that same lie when we are hurt. Give them the start and run em down
You'll win the race when you stop racing!
Stay stock!! Just like rhino he's stock, no tuning on him!
You’re Ryan fucking Hughes there’s nothing you can’t do brother! Try not to forget that
Rhyno: me me me ...
Iam better then you , iam smarten then.
Unlikeable treats for a human.....
🌵As we age our bones become more brittle and our bodies less flexible. A young pro rider’s decision to NOT wear a neck brace is completely different than a weekend warrior or vet rider. I think Villopoto has proven you can keep good body position and be competitive. In fact, he still wears a neck brace to this day while riding. I hope everyone can stop and learn something from this. Kris Keefer followed Ryno’s advice on losing the knee braces. Then he blew out his ACL. Yes, riding without knee braces feels better….until it doesn’t. Same with a neck brace. It would take a lot for the guy who swore off neck braces to maybe rethink them, at least for Vet riders. Injuries are our best teachers. Heal up..🏆
well said my friend …couldn’t agree more!
I hear what you are saying and understand but for me I dont believe you you need to stop riding. I think you just need to stick with riding the more modern and newer bikes as opposed to the old one you were on. Dont get me wrong that bike is bitchin but don't stop being you because of this crash and the hey bail. Just CHARGELIFE 🤙🏼🙏
2 Corinthians 5:17
The guy who talks shit on safety equipment (namely neck braces) breaks his neck?! Hmmm…
What's your point? How many people with neck braces have broken backs and been paralyzed? How many dead? How many people crashed and broke an arm because of their chitty bobble head neck brace riding position? How many people this weekend got concussions while wearing helmets? Shit happens, especially when a motorcycle lands on your head.
@@JohnHowerton137 There’s some irony there John. Nowhere in there did I say it was caused by this or that. There is scientific and real world proof that neck braces can significantly increase the likelihood of being able to walk away from a possibly devastating crash. When you walk the line of talking people out of safety gear you’re going to get to positive AND negative feedback. While we’re at it exactly how many people have broke their arms due to the “chitty bobblehead riding position”? This I’m curious..
@@cencoast_7.340 I don't know, I was asking you. How many have popped clavicles and ended up dead? Surely all this "neck brace science" has done the risk analysis on this?
Of course there's positive an negative feedback, everyone attaches emotion to safety. People have been quick to point out that he broke his neck because he's wasn't wearing/anti-neck brace. It's getting pretty fcking annoying and possibly the stupidest conclusion someone could reach.
Could it have saved him? Maybe. Could it have caused him eat chit in the whoops the day before instead of recovering and killed him as he hit the tower 4 gear pinned on a 250? Just as likely. Motocross is dangerous.
@@JohnHowerton137 Tell us, that’s a stupid statement, do you know, or is it something you have heard from someone who heard it from someone, what BS.
I have been where Rhyno is I have broken my neck and way fckn worse, I rode again and I rode with a neck brace and never will I ride without one.
Stupid is what stupid hears. You are an idiot if you believe that crap, find some proper information back it up, I have crashed post injury and crashed Moore than once in my neck brace and from experience I have never had a concussion and actually came away impressed every time. Like everything there is poor comparisons, very poor and ignorance, ignorance re proper setup, wear the proper compatible helmets.
I feel for Rhyno, I am not a fan of his stance before his neck injury, but I feel for him because I have been through this, in some ways it’s good to see him being humbled and showing some emotion, hard lesson, but he’s on a new ride.
But wise up dude. be educated and listens to real facts, not fiction, you want to take risks don’t wear a helmet, stupid argument…
@@maverick2242 here is what I know; there will never be a study on neck braces and their potential pitfalls. Why? Because they cost millions of dollars and there is nothing to be gained for whoever funded it. There are also far to many variables to consider in motorcycle crashes. It's not like a car where you're strapped into a roll cage and there's a generally good idea from where the forces will be encountered. Such a study for the huge set of variables for motorcycles would be insanely expensive to set up if even possible.
Anyone with eyes can see neck braces cause a compromised riding position. I don't care how fast Tim Gajser is with one. He's an outlier, not the rule and who's to say he wouldn't be faster and safer without one. I'm not saying that in all cases braces couldn't be fitted properly with helmets etc.. to work better like you said, but how often will that be done? It is a generic and poor prescription at best. I see this stuff EVERY DAY.
Maybe gymnasts should wear them too since they don't cause a compromise in the way the body moves?
My day job is biomechanics and I'm known to be the best at what I do. I work with medical professionals 6 days a week. I fix crap all day long that narrow minded science generically says works. I don't blindly follow anything, especially "science."
Unfortunately "science" is a word people throw around these days to make themselves sound smart or to keep people from questioning poor ideas.
I 100% understand why you're passionate on the subject, but the burden of proof is on you/them not me. You/them are the ones selling something, even if that something is safety. I debunk this kind of stuff all day long.
Poor guy has been chasing a ghost his whole life. Everytime things start to look good for him , fate kicks the chair out from under. Please just do MX lessons and less about your life. One your good at, the other your not!
Glad for the recovery, remember that God of Abraham is trying to get your attention friend,he loves you and desires your trust in him only
I’m gonna start trying with you and I’m ten. If you have any suggestions on what I can eat I’m a little picky. Is grilled chicken,steak,pasta with meat balls ok? Btw my dad is George.