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Stats and off the bike opinions aside. This and the chadapault are iconic moments in this sport.
Ryan seems like an interesting character. He’s incredibly hyperbolic, so it’s difficult to believe everything that he says is 100% accurate. Like when he says that people told him that they’d never seen anyone in as much pain as him, how no one else understands things as well as he does, etc. When he said that he recovered from his paralysis because he’s stronger than other people, it was a little bit sickening, especially knowing a guy who is in a chair who’s exponentially stronger (still!!!) than Ryan could ever hope to be. The implication that those who can’t recover from their SCIs like he has just aren’t ‘strong’ enough is disgusting at best…..
Everything has to be grandiose, bigger and badder than anyone else has ever had or could imagine.
That makes for good entertainment for some people, but not for everyone.
Again, I’m extremely happy that Ryan won’t be living the rest of his life in a chair, and hopefully he stays healthy and gets to walk with his next generations and enjoy life fully.
I'd love to see him tell Doug Henry he's just stronger than him. Doug kicked his ass once and he still would.
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If his greatest claim to fame is pushing a seized motorcycle up a hill then most of us on here are legends.
How many riders can say they have won that?
I got no problem with Ryno the racer. He was a badass on a bike. But, ever since he had that bad crash when he was still pro where his eye was knocked crooked, he has not been the Ryno I was a fan of. Not trying to be a dick or funny when I say I think he's got some brain damage.
How strong is Ryan and how strong does he “hope” to be?
Other than being able to use his legs now, I can't imagine any way that Ryan was/is 'stronger' than this man in any form. If 'strength' were the thing that makes you either recover from or live with an SCI, then this man would be running today.
Your views may vary, however.
You should have a better understanding of someone's career before you decide to take a dump on them. That guy has persevered through a lot and kept on going. Not saying I agree with everything he says, but you can't take away all he has accomplished.
Some reading for your pleasure.
https://www.wewentfast.com/2018/08/22/the-moment-broken-hearts-and-bust…
https://motocrossactionmag.com/ryan-hughes-left-it-all-on-the-track/
https://mxvice.com/catching-ryan-hughes/
Glad my TV has an off button and glad I never feel tempted to click many links.
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Also, Ryno, he ain't for me, but glad he's ok, 100%
I watched the vid, and have no idea why anyone would be bothered by what he said.
The guy is Core MX all the way !!
I'd like to see any of the Keyboard commentators Post stats that can hang with him ??
Keyboard warriors pilng on Ryno like they were forced to watch him on Swap Moto is typical.
South wick 03 makes Ryno a legend. End of story. There you go.
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