In Disaster There is Opportunity - Finding a Path Through Paralysis | Martyn Ashton | TEDxBristol
Martyn explains the unbelievable challenge presented by a career ending injury, and how he used a unique approach to tackle it. “If I’m going to be paralysed, then I may as well be good at it!”
Taking us through the antics of a man searching for a way to face the test of a lifetime, using the instinct of a competitor, plus the enjoyment and passion of a sportsman to not only discover new things but to ultimately find his way back to the sport he loves most, riding bikes.
Martyn has been a professional Mountain Biker since 1992 and in that time has won a World Championship and numerous British Titles. However he’s probably best known for his live stunt shows and his highly successful KZread video series ‘Road Bike Party’ films in which he takes highly expensive (and fragile) carbon road bikes on an exhilarating journey of stunts, obstacles and vertigo inducing skill that the viewer could never expect.
However, in 2013 Martyn suffered a spinal cord injury whilst performing in a live stunt show. The accident seemingly ended his riding career, leaving him paralysed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life… but in his own words
“Who would have thought that my greatest days of riding were ahead of me?”
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Martyn has been a professional Mountain Biker since 1992 and in that time has won a World Championship and numerous British Titles. However he’s probably best known for his live stunt shows and his highly successful KZread video series ‘Road Bike Party’ films in which he takes highly expensive (and fragile) carbon road bikes on an exhilarating journey of stunts, obstacles and vertigo inducing skill that the viewer could never expect. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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GMBN fans unite!!
@Palpitacje
6 жыл бұрын
Martyn was great even before GMBN existed!
@Louiechikayak
6 жыл бұрын
ayyy
@thomascrisp3809
6 жыл бұрын
Here
6 жыл бұрын
+1
@Kent.
6 жыл бұрын
MTB Forever!!!!!
Gmbn squad ?🤘🏼
@arno.b
6 жыл бұрын
For sure ! Here we are;)
@wj-mtb4031
6 жыл бұрын
mtb 4 life mate!
@RainbowMonkeyINC
6 жыл бұрын
Where's he been on the channel??
@rossclapton9242
6 жыл бұрын
He is still doing ask gmbn and the dirt shed
@D0WNT0WN
6 жыл бұрын
Ross Clapton gonna have to give this comment a SUPER NICE!
not just top 100 paraplegics. you are one of the top 100 people in the world.
@donnachaoconnor9425
6 жыл бұрын
Yes definitly
@aarontubehd2367
5 жыл бұрын
100%
@randomrcprojects3754
5 жыл бұрын
110%
@llaith2
5 жыл бұрын
Yup. Absolutely.
@mikemace2322
5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
Definitely the biggest mountain biking hero! GMBN 4 Life!
@smashyrashy
3 жыл бұрын
I thought he waa a trials guy
@NickArthfael
3 жыл бұрын
@@smashyrashy Well, yes he was a trials guy but nowdays I guess you would call him a mountain biker given that's what he does, personally I discovered the guy through GMBN and his been quite an inspiration for me that he still rides despite his injury!
That´s a SUPERNICE! :) :)
@shannonstrobel6727
6 жыл бұрын
with a toot of the horn!
The car world has Aston Martin. Us cyclists have Martyn Ashton! We got the better deal!
@thomasvanhoutum7571
5 жыл бұрын
So true😁
@nicom4996
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@danbanks1545
5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Pudz 😂 he’s saying us cyclists not U.S cyclists
@ikigai999
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one
@rorydean2008
4 жыл бұрын
Oy, us bikers
Who is here from GMBN????!!!!!!!!
@PizNeyWorks
4 жыл бұрын
The Biker me
@LaughingSaint66
4 жыл бұрын
The Biker gcn actually 😂🚴🏼
@guslefort7042
4 жыл бұрын
baylen109 I am....
@tyronesolomon5637
3 жыл бұрын
Me
@olliegreen974
3 жыл бұрын
Me
well being paralytic, being poor and watching this video and enjoying that one of us gets it easier - there is joy in that, for a moment during a day
Martyn has inspired so many people, his spirit is unstoppable. A truly great man.
I am a new fan of GMBN as I am getting back into mountain biking. I had no idea Martyn was paralyzed until watching this. I just knew he was my favorite host. Such a cool guy with a great attitude. Definitely a “super nice” hack!
Go on martynnn Representing GMBN i see 📍
This dude's 1000% better at riding his bike than me and I have the notable advantage of my legs working. I bloody love Martyn Ashton.
All those years doing bike tricks and stunts were incredible…., but what are you doing now is far beyond of incredible …..touching hearts and souls requires an exceptional human being …certainly Martyn is one of those
And now, on GMBN, you've become simply one of the very best personalities on the internet. Much love Martyn.
Such a role model and inspiration
One of my superheroes of cycling - Marianna Vos because she just the greatest person to ever ride a bike - Sarah Storey because she's 29 times a world champion - and Martyn Ashton because he needs to put up with Doddy and Blake.
LEGEND
Ski-chair on a bike? HAAAAAAACKS and bodges! Hacksandbodges! Hacksandbodges! Martyn is a man! Being a sportsman is forever, no matter what wheels you ride.
Such an inspiration. Legend.
@cliveramsbotty6077
6 жыл бұрын
yeah, what a legend for battling through and becoming an inspiration. respect martyn.
Martyn, you are a bloody HERO!!! Hats off!!! Cheers! I.
Where the GMBN people at!!
@magniflip7749
6 жыл бұрын
Delirious Rabbit right here!
@jbw5485
6 жыл бұрын
Right hurr
@feidhlimoshea968
6 жыл бұрын
Delirious Rabbit Right here sir !!!
@Narayan_Patki
6 жыл бұрын
Right here mate!
@toasty8547
5 жыл бұрын
Here
Martyn Ashton, legend throughout his career and excels in whatever he applies himself to. Inspiration personified.
As a quad myself, he made it to the top 10!
Martyn is one of my idols in life. Most influential person I've ever run across.
Its cool to see that you're back to the trails with the random tandem
I have some spinal problems and it's really messed up my life never mind my ability to try and keep riding , Martin is probably the biggest inspiration to keep going with thing's. Martin is absolutely amazing and the fact that he never gave up and does the speaking events speaks volumes about him and his character. My son and I watch Martin's stuff as much as we can. My son and I have incredible respect for Martin, keep it up !
@timberry8675
2 жыл бұрын
Love this x
What and inspirational speech from Martyn.. he mite have been knocked down but definitely not out.. and I love the sheer determination where there is a will there is a way.. GMBN for life
Just wonder how many people would get depressed. This guy is amazed, excited and shares his experience as a cool story. It only confirms that everything is in the head. Sadly quite often your head can get you paralyzed and grounded even though your body is physically 100% healthy...
AMAZING TED TALK!!!! Thanks Martyn, SUPER inspiratonal!
Martyn. Please excuse my ignorance. I'm a fairly new fan to GMBN and have thoroughly enjoyed your segments. Love your humour, your insight, your style. Now after watching your Tedx Talks and understanding your past history and achievements I can't help but be more in awe of you. You are a top 100 person.....period!
i became a wheelchair user 4 years ago. It put my life on hold a bit, but I am coming back!
Damn. Made me cry. And now he's a great GMBN presenter too.
The guys a legend, lets be honest, after a head on collision with a hgv on my suzuki sports bike in oct. 2019, i was told i may not be able to walk again let alone ride an mtb again.. 2 years later nearly I'm back doing what i love, i had to have a hip replacement along with many other operations to fix me up but i'm more positive than ever, alot of it from seeing martins positivity. I was very lucky that day...
I started mtb 2 year ago and I found out about Martyn he is been my hero and inspiration since then!!
Dirt Shed is my favorite KZread show. Martyn is proof that attitude is everything.
Martyn, you my man are one of the warmest and kindest people and i’d love to meet you one day! There is like noone else I’d be so stoaked to meet as you. What a guy!
Is there a cooler guy than Martyn? Absolutely love a pint and a day on the trails with the guy. Inspiring beyond words. Best presenter aswell! Haaacckkks and bodges!
@jdrizzle7217
4 жыл бұрын
Martin M Martin is a great presenter but Blake lofe
A truly funny guy and so much fun to watch Martyn on GMBN.
as a bmxer ive already known this guy as a legend ....but this guy is truly someone incredible .. just as scotty cramner
Martyn I adore you because you are a legend. You are a legend before and after your accident. You are a better person(sports person) than I will ever be even in a million years!
Incredible, positive, amazing, and inspiring human being! I love hearing him speak. GMBN ROCKS!
The 63 people that disliked this video are insane.Martyn is such an inspiration and what he his doing now is 1000 times better then the stunts he did before.Marty is a LEGEND and a true madlad
I, too had a spinal cord injury (T12-L1) that was a life changer. I think that Martyn's approach to life worked for him, but my journey was a bit different -although I think we are both equally satisfied with our respective outcomes. The main thing is that having paraplegia does not diminish you as a person, it is just a challenge; to manage in your way.
Martyn Ashton, you sir are a shining example of the human body and spirit. Crazy Love for you man!!! What a champion!!!
I got a picture with this legend so happy
Martyn's positive attitude is massively inspirational, and puts so much into perspective. Maximum respect for this dude! Definitely a hack and not a bodge.
Not only an inspiration of mine but a utter legend! 👊
If I what paralyzed I would be so depressed. I have no idea how this absolute legend does it.
Just an unbelievable positive attitude to life, true inspiration to all.
Martyn is such a huge inspiration. You rock Martyn and it's great to see you every week on GMBN
Been watching your videos in GMBN but never knew your side of story until this TEDx video.. All the best to your bro.. u are a true inspiration to any human !!!
I like your positivity. I'm a big believer in 100 reasons why to do something. Not 100 reasons why you can't. Well done very go speech.
Martin, thank you, I make excuses why not to ride my bike, to cold, to icy, to windy. No more excuses, what you have taught me is that to take nothing for granted and do the things you love doing. Thanks.
A truely inpersational man. Martyn your videos on GMBN showing your riding again are amazing, the Whistler one wow emotional. What a legend
What an incredible speaker....Absolutely amazing....So inspirational....
Had the pleasure of interviewing and speaking to Martyn after this talk - a very lovely, funny and inspiring guy with such a positive mindset. Happy to see he's doing well for himself!
I'm really proud to say I met Martyn in work today. Great guy!
There's a saying that goes, it's not about the chair. And Martyn truly is the living embodiment of that!🤘🚴
New to MTBing. Saw a few of your videos. Then heard you were injured. Saw your first DH video. Awesome. Then whistler this summer. I got truly emotional. You will continue to be our inspiration. Thanks for continuing.
Martyn Inspiration Ashton!!! Simply Wow!!!!
GMBN worldwide! Great speech Sir!
All mountain bikers love you Martyn not only are you a legend of the sport but you are also the perfect example why our sport of cycling is for all, such an inspiration, keep it going and thank you.
Martyn you are a legend and an inspiration
What an awesome human being, Martyn never fails to make me smile and laugh.
Wow, that last minutes brought tears to my eyes. The human spirit is unstoppable, if you believe in yourself. Thanksy Martyn!
I am a Big Fan of your eMTB work... even before I even knew of your trials successes and accident history. Keep going with the eMTBs. EBike and robotic technology are closing the human limitation gaps fast. I certainly hope to see you and your mobility vehicle leaping stairs soon and maybe leaping tennis nets and doing your flips again. You were and still are, to so many of us, Top of the Tops.
I still cannot believe that you could ride like you could before your accident. The skills you displayed blow my mind to this day. Still you amaze me , not only with your riding skill but also your mind. Live long and ride a Mountain bike always.
Chainspotting was everything to us kids growing up, but seeing this makes Martin more inspirational to me now more than ever
@ijansz
8 ай бұрын
Chainspotting and tricks and stunts 🙌🏽
I think your attitude has a lot to do with what you accomplished before and after the accident. Not everyone can think that way and for that I admire you sir.
Such an inspiration to many people who have injuries never give up
An exceptional person, with friends to dream of. What a true gentleman and an inspiration to us all. Chapeau!
Martyn, I have been watching you and the team @GMBN, since day one, grow as presenters, coaches, and just overall great people that I know were I to meet you in person you would all be the same people. The day you rode at Whistler and I watched the video of you with your friends, I admit my allergies made my eyes tear up a bit (like they are right now). I am sure you hear this a lot but you, your personality, your courage, and your openness about your injury and how you haven't let it slow you down is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people. But it can't be said enough, thank you for sharing your life with all of us. It makes all of us better people as a result.
I can’t believe it’s taken five years for me to stumble on this video! I’ve met Martyn a few times in the late 90s and early 2000s at various events and he has always been a hero of mine. When I was first getting into riding he was one of the guys in Mbuk and all the videos. Accident and all, he’s still a hero
I met Martyn at the weekend. He lived up to every expectation I had. What a top bloke.
22 dislikes? What’s not to like! Thanks for sharing big lad. Best on GMBN says I. Love from Kendal
I love all the gmbn vid.s you do. Especially the new tandem! Keep it rollin'.
Truly inspiring speech, I need to go out and hit the trails without fear or hesitation. Watching Martyn ride was awesome, I recommend searching for those videos where he can't stop smiling as he is doing downhill. Simply amazing!!
Bro... It was a pleasure meeting you in Singapore all those years ago. You're an inspiration to us all...!! Stay Fun and Cool... :)
Martyn ist just the best! You make me laugh and you make me feel motivated. You are great. I love biking... I am awful and always too scared but in a way is also my passion.
Childhood hero, and definitely an actual hero now, big respect Martyn Ashton 👊
Bering a passionate Mountainbiker, Motorbike-Rider and Snowboarder - this injury it is the invisible daemon that hunts all people who are living those sports. How you deal with the situation is incredible and motivates me and makes me truly happy!
Martyn Ashton, a true source of inspiration - legend!
Martyn is one of strongest people around! You have inspired alot of people brother
Moving and inspirational do not seem enough to describe you, your drive and ambition! Awesome talk Martyn!
True inspiration. Puts things in real perspective.
What a complete LEGEND. Sir Martyn Ashton!?
You are and will be a legend for ever
Positivity, inspiration, thank you so much!!!
Always a massive fan of Martyn after seeing ‘Chainspotting’ in the ‘90s, even more so now, a true inspiration. 🥇👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🚴🏼♂️
What a legend. Powerful message. True wisdom right there!
Good job Martyn, you always lift my spirits
Oh man, that was amazing. Thanks so much for sharing that, Martyn.
One of my favorite people, ever...
Martin you are amazing . My brother and I do downhill biking but he wasn’t as lucky as me ,he got paralysed after a huge fall. Thanks to you Martin he nos he’s not on his own .been a twin makes it worse but a woman in hospital told me about yourself and since then he’s come on amazing. You don’t need people fussing over you .Andrew and me Ross wish you the best with everything you achieve .loving the gmbn also. Thanks buddy for sharing your story really interesting. Keep up the work and remember you have more right than the next man.🤙🙏🏼
Thank you for wise words
Martyn embodies all those good, virtuous qualities that define a human. Keep em coming buddy, you surely are admired
Thank you Martyn! Love u!
Micheal Ashton and Martyn Hawes where my idols when I was a kid.
hugely inspirational, what you have done. thank you!
Just enjoy life and find your passion, no matter what! Martyn, those kind of interventions are truly necessary, you are doing so right! 👍👌🤙🤘