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.
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.
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
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!!
What kind of tires and intertubes are used on this bike ??? I have a road bike and every time I'm riding it on the road or bike trail / path,, I worry that I might pop a tire. The tires on this bike seem strong to the abusive ridding. Please. Anyone let me know what kind of tires these are ??
@wanmaker Yes, that´s maybe right for the most forks, but what i was mean is the combination of the material. You know, carbon with alloy-shaft or complete carbon... There are a lot of differrent combinations, but also alloy-forks like the easton-fork. I´m not sure, which one i would trust more. What you got in your own bike? I´m allways curious about this stuff. :)
What is the point in going on the rocks with this bike? I went on a rocky trail and well I got a flat tire with my road bike. What kind of tires do you have and also rims they must be really sturdy for this type of bike...
does this mess with the true of the wheels at all? what happens to road bikes when they go on rough terrain, do they hold up and the ride just sucks or does it totally beat them up?
Depends how you shift your weight. If you shift your weight over bumps instead of into them (so to speak), like doing a bunny hop or even just jumping off the pedals removing your weight, it'll be perfectly fine and won't give a crap. If you sit on it as normal, you can expect some funky-shaped circles at the end.
I want to thank the uploader for sharing the video with us, as I was just too worried tonight about the durability of the carbon road bikes, as I am 93 kg and fear a crack while driving.I can buy a 3 years old Wilier Full carbon with Campagnolo chorus at a very good price but this is what is stopping me - one road bump, one crash and the bike might be gone.What do you guys think?
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.
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!!
@ImaYam I have that wheel-set. I went over a pot-hole and it turned into a potato chip immediately. I was running 700x28 that day. Mavic is fine if you're riding on glass, but in the city I think they're more of a liability than anything else. 36 spokes. 3 cross. 700x35. My wheels / tires are tank-treads. Large and unstoppable.
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 UA-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.
Legend. Thanks....
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～
he is now with the GMBN crew
Wow... Of all the MTB, BMX, Freeride and Downhill vids I've always seen this is one video that amazes me the most
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 woulda shit my pants and ate pavement trying to creep down that drop.
same reaction here, mate.
I've watched this video for several times and it is still EPIC!!!!!
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.
Possibly the first Road Bike Party?
so lucky to have such a person still rocking!!
I wonder how often he has to true the wheels?
Trials on a road bike = mind blown
Amazing stuff!!!
젠장~ 할말을 잃게 만드는군. 사이클로도 이렇게 되는거구나.
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.
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...
The end part was at the Dolphin Shopping Centre - I live near there :D
..The man's a Legend.!...and best presenter on GMBN.....
Road bike can do that?
Thanks. Have you see our interviews with Martyn? There's more riding in those. Both videos are linked in the description above.
Sagan who?
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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
Seriously bad song selection
2 frames, 3 sets of wheels and 493 pinch flats later... we have this video. Nice riding man. Skillz
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.
awful music
AMAZINg ive never seen anyone doing anything like this on a road bike. Props to the rider in the video XD
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.
Some of it was filmed down that way we seem to remember. Some is Bristol and other places
great Jam!..and pretty good riding too!
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 love the canondale tights with the full Raleigh kit and bike.
Dude. You're CRAZY!! Crazy good, that is.
10 years later. In my recommend
Best frame advertisment ever!
That is really a cool video! Very well done and interesting!
Buenisimo!!!gracias por subir el video,juan
You can tell at certain points the track jumps like it wouldnt do normally, all the same brilliant video
wow,first time to see this amazing skills,hes riding like a mountain bike!
what a champ. more more more!
bangin' skills...good use of a Raleigh...wondering what rim/spoke setup he has?
Really amazing!
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!!
Unbelievable !!! you're a real champ
Nccc video !!! What was the name of the song that has the video ?? Enyone know ???
What kind of tires and intertubes are used on this bike ??? I have a road bike and every time I'm riding it on the road or bike trail / path,, I worry that I might pop a tire. The tires on this bike seem strong to the abusive ridding. Please. Anyone let me know what kind of tires these are ??
This is amazing
does anyone know the song?
and Martyn Ashton has got to be one of our top rider!
you legend!!!
just pure awesomeness ! what's the name of the song btw ?!
he has such a brilliant amount of control on that bike
love the song..anyone know who is the singer and song title?thanks..
Watching in 2024 ?
We see you 👀
what song is this? it is amazing!
very nice video
and the song is: Fox Avenue "Tonight"
i can't believe it... it's so amazing...
Could someone tell me what's the name of the song?
GREAT VIDEO!
so much respect for this guy!
BikeRadar What's the music on this? I like it!!
it's Fox Avenus - Tonight
thats some bike control :O....whats the name of the song ??
This guy is amazing! God bless him!!!
bikeradar, I've bought 10kg road bike right after I watch this!
Legend says he went through seven wheels, 4 tubes, and one shifter lever at the end.
What kind of materials were the wheels made out of...? Titanium?
I wanna see the outtakes for this. how many bikes did he break?
what is this bike called? like i know its a raleigh but what like is it a raleigh sprint or what
Damn dude!!! bad ass video
@wanmaker Yes, that´s maybe right for the most forks, but what i was mean is the combination of the material. You know, carbon with alloy-shaft or complete carbon... There are a lot of differrent combinations, but also alloy-forks like the easton-fork. I´m not sure, which one i would trust more. What you got in your own bike? I´m allways curious about this stuff. :)
how many tires did you go through at that beach alone???
AMACING video.
very cool..
but how many rims and rubbers died for the vid?
Platform pedals? Skateboarding shoes?
When will there be another bike radar live?!!?
Just. Wow. You are awesome!
What is the point in going on the rocks with this bike? I went on a rocky trail and well I got a flat tire with my road bike. What kind of tires do you have and also rims they must be really sturdy for this type of bike...
are the cirles still circles?
Is that a cross bike with smooth tires or an all out road bike?
does this mess with the true of the wheels at all? what happens to road bikes when they go on rough terrain, do they hold up and the ride just sucks or does it totally beat them up?
Depends how you shift your weight. If you shift your weight over bumps instead of into them (so to speak), like doing a bunny hop or even just jumping off the pedals removing your weight, it'll be perfectly fine and won't give a crap. If you sit on it as normal, you can expect some funky-shaped circles at the end.
That was one of the best
bro hats off to yeah.
I want to thank the uploader for sharing the video with us, as I was just too worried tonight about the durability of the carbon road bikes, as I am 93 kg and fear a crack while driving.I can buy a 3 years old Wilier Full carbon with Campagnolo chorus at a very good price but this is what is stopping me - one road bump, one crash and the bike might be gone.What do you guys think?
was some of this video filmed in porthcawl?
@benjadria The song is called Tonight by a band called Fox Avenue look them up!
Any fork break in this video and in Road Bike Party?
what did the people in the skate park say when you went in with a road bike?
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.
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!!
What pedals are on that bike?
What pedal did he use?
At 2:02 I thought he was riding away on bent rims, lol. What kind of tires are those?
@ImaYam I have that wheel-set. I went over a pot-hole and it turned into a potato chip immediately. I was running 700x28 that day. Mavic is fine if you're riding on glass, but in the city I think they're more of a liability than anything else.
36 spokes. 3 cross. 700x35. My wheels / tires are tank-treads. Large and unstoppable.
How many bikes u have bro ??