Martyn Ashton suffers severe spinal injury

[Capricorn]

This guy is a legend, what a horrible situation currently. Healing vibes to the good sir.

 

During a demo at the Moto GP on the 1st of September Martyn fell backwards from a 3m high bar landing with “significant force” on his back. After being stabilised he was airlifted to Coventry Hospital where it was discovered he suffered severe damage to his spinal cord and dislocated his T9 and T10 vertabrae.

The initial prognosis isn’t good as Martyn has currently lost feeling below the point of injury. Having been transferred to RJ & AH Hospital, Oswestry’s Specialist Spinal Care Unit he is receiving the best possible care.

 

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Just a reminder of the awesome skillset this guy has..

[Capricorn]

reminds me of that youngster that stacked at Tokai: where's the thread and what's the latest on the guy's condition?

[Wyatt Earp]

Wishing him all the best.

 

 

Trials rider Martyn Ashton fell from his bike on 1st September. His injuries are now confirmed to be "life changing"

Trials rider Martyn Ashton was injured during a trials demo held on Sunday 1st September at Silverstone’s Moto GP. During one of the stunts on the Animal WD40 Action Sports Tour, Ashton fell backwards off a three metre high bar and hit the ground with significant force. The impact damaged to his spine, dislocating the T9 and T10 vertebrae. After paramedics stabilised him at the scene, Ashton was airlifted to Coventry Hospital where he received emergency treatment and was admitted to Intensive Care.

 

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/martyn-ashton-s-injuries-are-life-changing/015379

[Eugene Oppelt]

Sjoe!

 

In a blink.

 

:-(

[jcza]

Sad news, hoping for a full recovery

[niterider]

Very sad. Hoping he makes a full recovery.

[DIPSLICK]

Oh nooooo

[CAAD4]

Damn pity. I hope he recovers to live a normal life..

[TALUS]

I always watched his videos wondering when he will decide he has pushed far enough. Hope he recovers completely.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Phew, sounds awful. I go quite chilly just thinking about it.

[Skylark]

Poor chap!

Crazy good rider and looked like a mellow guy.

 

[TALUS]

Just read more about his injuries - sadly could end in a wheelchair. Some people recover partialy, but that will still make riding a normal bike near impossible. He has done the "impossible" before, so here's hoping for the best.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Just Imagine what he can do on a wheelchair, if he can ride a boike like that...?

Speedy recovery dude!! I hope you don't get to test a wheelchair...

Edited September 12, 2013 by ChunkyMonkey

[ZION]

Guys are really pushing the boundaries nowadays,they make it look so easy we forget how hard the things they do are and how dangerous they really are.

Live each day..

 

healing vibez

[MONS]

That is SO sad. Happens in a blink. Sjoe. Healing vibes.

[Guest]

This is terrible news. I have huge respect for this guys talent. What he does doesnt come easily so I hope he pulls through well. Reminds me of douglas bader who flew fighter planes in ww2. Pure tenacity and the will to achieve make guys do impossible things.