Tom_C Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 http://dirt.mpora.com/news/legend-martyn-ashton-is-set-for-new-trial.html Hope he recovers from this ok! This was the man that got me into trials and I presume a lot of the other 'older' riders on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Oh dear, that's pretty serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon-trials Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Absolute legend Not nice to hear hopefully he gets back on his feet soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Really really saddened to hear this. He did so much for the sport and it's image, and has always given it such a good image. It's such terrible luck... don't know what to say really. I'm sure that whatever happens he'll deal with it as well as anyone can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 hope he recovers fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 saw this yesterday, could have cried :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Saw about his accident a few days ago but at that point they didn't know how serious it was/might be. Fingers crossed he can make a full recovery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ashton is the godfather (one of them) of trials - almost everyone who started riding in the late 90's early 2000's probably had some level of inspiration from the Mart's, I know I did! Such saddening news and I really do hope he makes a full recovery, if anyone can, Martyn can. Get well soon Martyn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I wanted to cry when I heard this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Someone on here must have a contact for him, especially seen as he's a member on here. Be nice to get a mahoosive TF get well soon in to him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingpowers Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 The best wishes from Germany! I very much hope he will be able to say this very soon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Oh dear, that's pretty serious. Yeah pretty much, considering how long he had to take time out when he previously injured his back in 2003, from a mis-judged backflip attempt into a foam pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Are you sure it was into a foam pit...? Pretty sure I remember reading it was a proper ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm pretty sure it was a front flip into foam, or his first attempt on a ramp. Either way he was in some way inverted, it went wrong, and he recovered. We can only hope it isn't as bad as it looks at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQ1989 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Someone on here must have a contact for him, especially seen as he's a member on here. Be nice to get a mahoosive TF get well soon in to him! ^ This is a good idea. No need to say much else, the guys a hero. Hope he recovers well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Really saddening news Hope he gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkuskaUK Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Love this guy! I really do hope he recovers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMersey Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Was gutted when I heard about his crash! Only reason I ride trials now is because of him, true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old boy chez Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hope for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_trials Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Any news on how he's doing? Hope he gets back on his feet soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Im going up to see him on thursday... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Any news??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 ok so I forgot to update this. I went up to see him last week, ended up staying 2-8pm, just chatting, talking video, bikes, life, tv... he also gave me a little info on what happened and what the process is to rehab (wrong word probably, I just cant think of the right one) http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/martyn-ashton-s-injuries-are-life-changing/015379 this seems to sum up the situation best. He is in a 6 week run of flat out bed rest where they are essentially evaluating the injury to the spine and i guess starting to heal the fractures. Then the physio stuff starts for another 6 weeks or so - I think the first goal is getting out of the hospital in time for christmas. Incredibly positive and keeping busy with RBP2 stuff as always. Once again - he is proving to be a massive inspiration for people wanting to send stuff to wish him well, he is staying at the RJ&AH Hospital, Oswestry, on the Wrekin ward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 for people wanting to send stuff to wish him well, he is staying at the RJ&AH Hospital, Oswestry, on the Wrekin ward. I want to send him some parts of my spine!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 He might be in a wheel chair, but he is sat up, and has the positive attitude to be working on his video. http://www.iphoneogram.com/p/592189636078305480_19761887/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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