BOOTHY'S RACING COMEBACK | Learning To Ride With A Prosthetic Leg

Boothy makes his racing comeback at Snetterton BSB for round four of the BMW F 900 R Cup, just 11 months after leaving hospital!
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[@neevesybikes]

To complete in a BSB support race is hard enough, but to do it with one leg, a year after such an awful, life changing crash is something else. Well done Boothy. Great video. Oh. Yeah 😊

[@robflice5938]

Well when are you going to do a budget bike battle with them please Mr neeves?

[@ianmason3040]

Love seeing the third member of team back on the channel, Boothy is a total hero. I was at Brands yesterday and the sound of these bikes, such a deep tone and so loud 👍

[@NickyLong89]

So good to see you back out there Boothy, amazing to see you in high spirits, love it!

[@fr00fro]

Amazing job Boothy. Your attitude and manner are an inspiration to us all! The utmost respect for what you have achieved so far

[@lovecycling193]

Boothy my old Boss lost his leg he got back on bike and used Shimano MTB SPD clipless pedal to click his boot into the bike, they have a little float but also you can adjust the tension, and like a ski binding if you fall it will unclip, but you can get a Road Shimano Spd or Look Clipless pedal as they have cleats that have zero degrees of float, so once set in position it'll hold the boot in that position. Well done chap 🤙

[@jessicaendean8226]

We’re all so proud of you boothy! Incredible ♥️

[@HippoDrones]

Bloomin good show Boothy, well done, superb effort. Onwards and upwards!

[@mickusable]

What a brilliant effort chief, I also felt myself welling up a little, well done 🤘

[@benc4451]

Well done boothy

[@gobstocking]

Brilliant Boovy lad, well done 👏

[@sassy_gamingttt3821]

massive step, so good to see boothy!

[@mattyjackson7408]

What a legend you are bothy ✌️🏍

[@MatthewDuckett-g1b]

Absolute legend 👏👏👏

[@jackjones8552]

great stuff boothy

[@chequeredflagracing]

Boothy. Would cycling pedal cleats help with locating the the right 'foot'? Still allow for some movement but the boot should stay located were you need it and easy the get out of when you stop.

[@Fiivurt]

I wonder if you would be able to make it so that the right peg is just a ball joint with the foot

[@kawi704racing]

Good luck.

[@gaelchandran6864]

Strap your foot boothy like the French guy who races

[@julianshaw1775]

This time last year I was in an induced coma for three week, due to sepsis. I’m now 4 weeks without a walking stick, every day a little better. Boothy gave me the ‘fuck you, I’m not giving up’ attitude to my recovery. Cheers mate, big kiss!

[@henrymarriott5636]

Best of luck with your recovery

[@stevescourou8006]

Keep smashing it pal.

[@HalfdeadRider]

Being 202 years older than me, you have done well to survive it, keep up the positive thinking 😎👍

[@NickyLong89]

Well done mate, keep breaking down those barriers!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Sorry to read this Julian. Our grandson aged 20 got it back in April and like you is still recovering. Keep going mate and your get there.

[@MouldyPIX]

I must be becoming a right proper sap. I’m seating here watching and listening to Boothy with a proper lump in my throat and not afraid to say a little tear of pride. Never thought I’d see another video like this from Boothy 12 months ago…and he’s the chillest of the lot.

[@pgkr67]

Yeah, must admit i got a bit emotional when they gave Booty that award...

[@ssbb71]

It's great to see genuine happiness

[@6DAVIE9]

I’m exactly the same. Trying to keep back a little tear for Boothy from start to end

[@gin9erbiker]

Same .. when he said he wasn't crying at the end I had a lump in my throat this guy is amazing 13months and racing is insane and no matter what words you say I think everyone is very proud of him

[@ktmtravels3727]

Absolute Legend!

[@gixxer_jake]

We all love you Boothy! What a guy, true inspiration Dont lose your prozzy

[@absinthesugarcube]

I was the victim of a smidsy just before your accident. I kept my leg thanks to half a hundred weight of titanium, although some days I wish I hadn’t. You’ve no idea how important this is for me to see. Thanks mate…. Genuinely! ❤️

[@harrypittaway356]

“We’ve already had to do some running repairs to the leg to make sure it doesn’t drop off”. Guaranteed never said it a paddock before 😂 big love Boothy

[@zakelwe]

The use of the word running also made me laugh considering. Glad the adversity has not dulled his sense of fun with life. Boothy was unlucky but also lucky as it turns out. As another bike caused raspberry ripple I take my hat off to him.

[@michaelrandle4128]

A year off, comes back with a leg missing and still qualifies for the main race, absolutely brilliant young man. Well done.

[@LondonSteveLee]

Yep, faster than I'll ever be fully intact!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

What Boothy has achieved in such a short time is unbelievable. Can't see anyone disagreeing with that.

[@deanodrives4966]

Even non bike fans will enjoy this video purely because of the passion and determination. Great to see you back Boothy

[@Africatwinrider1]

Think you left out "non" ?

[@deanodrives4966]

@simonportlock586 I did, it's been a long day 😂

[@vincentknight721]

Good to see boothy back where he belongs 😊

[@LambChopRides]

Absolutely incredible buddy, a true inspiration to us all. Keep it up dude and hopefully see you soon for a beer, im buying 🍻

[@jamest5149]

I got emotional watching you get sent in to collect the £200 cheque… well deserved Note… they didn’t scam you did they, didn’t think cheques were legal tender now 😮

[@mattsol1138]

Hard to put into words how incredible this video is really. This channel has become something quite special since discovering it thru covid and admittedly I started mostly watching barons content I quickly realised how brilliant al and boothy are too. How this channel isn't the biggest amongst our community is beyond me. It feels like a family and boothys journey has become one of the most heartfelt things I've seen on KZbin and this comeback makes it all the more sweeter. Congratulations doesn't seem quite enough somehow. I hope you all at the channel realise how much you help others thru times of good and bad. It truly feels like a lil family over here at 44teeth so thank you. And legend gets thrown around far too much these days...but boothy you truly are one

[@Desmo904]

Yours was the main event I was watching for on the Eurosport coverage Boothy. Congratulations on a fantastic performance and the onboard footage really shows how hard you were on the brakes. Just hope that Perkins can get his race licence together and that'll be all three of you on it!

[@richardodonoghue7464]

Boothy you absolute legend!!! Words can't describe how in awe I am at your sheer determination, will & humbleness. So happy to see you back in the saddle & enjoying it! It wouldn't have mattered if you binned it, didn't qualify or f*cked up the race but you nailed the entire weekend beyond what anyone would have expected, well done sir! Can't wait to see your progress over the season as you get more comfortable on the bike. You gotta give Al some credit though for setting the bike up for a "fuller rider" shall we say 😂

[@ashleycooper7208]

Much Respect Boothy. 💪🔥

[@edharding9363]

i know how you feel mate, I remember my first motocross race after a year out with a broken back. Well done! It gets easier from here on 😉

[@gavingrewal6384]

The amount of love in these comments for Boothy. Simply fantastic! 👏

[@Leejohnston]

Mate I’ve know you for a long time and honestly your a fucking legend the way you have got on with life after the accident has been amazing 👊🏻❤️

[@telhinhas]

It may not have made you cry, but there's definitely been waterworks here. This made me so happy. You champ! Thank you for sharing and for being such an inspiration!

[@Turner25]

The man with the biggest plums in the paddock what a hero ❤

[@adamsmart3101]

Even if you are 25% down on feedback/feeling your are still 100% faster on 2 wheels than I will ever be 😂😂😂. Fantastic race and I commend you on talking about your emotional joirney 👍👍👍

[@Jaffa1951]

I've been waiting for this one. Well done, Boothy. I expect that £200 will help pay for the new boots you've just ruined 😂 Definitely rider of the day, and more!!

[@alexpage7292]

Nothing but respect for Boothy. Brave and inspirational.

[@markarnold5593]

A Joy to watch, total legend, and hugely inspirational, if there was a rider of the YEAR, you'd be winning that too...... Welcome back, and Thankyou :-)

[@Grazzo77]

Awesome to follow your amazing journey mate! You are truly an amazing person.

[@ducky237]

Good to see back & smiling 😊. Great ride out that mate 🎉. Desperate to get back on track myself 😤

[@davidscott7238]

Love this guy Straight talking no nonsense no complaints legend and still faster than most even with a prozy leg awesome job dude

[@Embedded627]

What a great thing to see. Chuffed for you boothy. How you can be so humble i dont know. True inspiration. Bring on a few more meets this season 👌.

[@Bosstrad]

You're literally an inspiration boothy! Thank you aswell Fagan and Chris

[@RichardHill-y4g]

Really inspiring stuff Boothy, loved seeing you at Snetterton, bloody awesome!

[@nickmoore-hemsley5838]

Determination, guts, bravery, respect.... Well done Boothy 👏👏👏

[@themiddleagedfatguy5087]

I bloody loved that. Rider of the day indeed. What a brilliant way to finish off a great comeback. Outstanding boothy and 44 teeth. :)

[@conkerman01]

That (and you Boothy) are amazing. Looking foward to more race adventures (Has Chris got his licence yet?)

[@BoPunk]

Boothy warms my damn heart, and at a well needed point in my life. His positivity is contagious! I'm currently dealing with a mangled hand (all 5 metacarpals broken, as well as wrist, and ulna and radius heads). Ripped the cast off and took only 3 days off of work because who else will pay the bills? We love you Boothy. ♥

[@chrispawlak14]

Chin up bud , you can do it! Everyone has their issues , how we face them defines us . Pawlak

[@Pepperoni-vp6wf]

Well done boothy that’s a big achievement

[@davem3008]

Wow.... actually feeling emotional watching this one! Well done Boothy, awesome job 👌

[@drdesmo8489]

Boothy, I saw you at the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 in the paddock doing the tv thing, and honestly felt for you mate. Then this racing comes along and YOUR there man ! YES !!! I hope you realize your fans are beyond happy to see you and your competent ways bringing IT man ! Massive congratulations 🎉 for this race weekend mate, you have the Inner strength and will power to enjoy this sport for years to come. You will adapt and be very fast again, make no mistake. It takes time but you have time and the abilities to learn new ways for gettin almost all that feedback back while riding. Peace brother, im so so loving this, im truly emotional 🥹 BOOTHY IS BACK 🙏👊🏻✌🏼🤘🏼 44 Teeth has its cast back in full. Yeeeee Haaaaaaa Sorry im from western Canada 🇨🇦 and that’s our cowboy call

[@Flopster2632]

I think that it being a hard road back is an understatement, you have a full racing brain with a shit load of talent and you’re having to learn again and that mental battle must be hugely difficult. The fact it’s hard will make the overall journey longer but so much more rewarding. True inspiration to anyone who’s been through anything similar but also to anyone who hasn’t, fair play mate and I look forward to many more racing vids and following your progress

[@Focused_Veteran]

Brings a tear to the eyes watching this, absolutely incredible effort boothy and a great result for your first race back. The journey of recovery never runs the path you expect it to, I took me a while to understand that my recovery path was going to be one I had to make, and not some pre designed thing. Standby for corners you didn't expect, camber that can both help and hinder and straights that are never really straight, but I can promise you, it'll be worth it in the end. All the best bud.

[@MouldyPIX]

I’m with you brother…👌

[@chrispawlak14]

Nicely said.

[@BaldurM]

Great, hope to see more races with Boothy in the future! Maybe a prosthetic for riding with an axial rotation on the ankle area could help to keep the foot tucked in and the knee out.

[@SR-007]

Inspirational! Looking forward to watching you continue to improve. 44Teeth wasn’t the same without you. Well done🎉

[@kjetilrivenes9050]

Well done Boothy,great to see you riding again. Greetings from Norway 👏👍

[@tonykeast9966]

So proud of you Mike. The 44teeth lads in the BMW cup make it all the better. Nooooo question that you deserved that prize 100%. Mad respect from everybody watching you be impressed af was heavy amazing and uplifting. All the attention was on you Boothy, the crowd willing you on, every lap. You delivered.

[@jamesmcclaren6534]

Certainly is going to be a long journey if you are waiting to find your feet pal 😂😂 brilliant job boothy it’s a pleasure to watch you 👍

[@cribs4551]

I’m scared to go on my first track day at 46 and Boothy’s leg keeps falling off mid course. He’s a legend 💪👀

[@andyh1917]

Enough respect for ya Boothy, great to see ya back on a bike proper racing 👊

[@garysankey4618]

Bloody well done Boothy, a racer is always going to be a racer no matter what👍

[@cv5645]

Fantastic. I’ve met you guys a few times now and you feel like mates. At the cinema I was so chuffed to catch up with boothy. It’s an outstanding result and you all make the world a brighter place.

[@dannymac4428]

Woh! Great effort!!!!! Well done Boothy, well bloody done! Keep going and hope you enjoy every moment. Great inspiration

[@Nathan180swiss]

Well done mate ! Very happy for your come back ! don't worry about time and places at the race ! You will get back 100% ! enjoy and relearn ! all the best for you ! 🎉👏👏👏👍🙏🤙🔥

[@Dombennezon]

Rider of the day well earned. What you’ve achieved is absolutely amazing and to be so positive about the racing is inspirational 👍

[@rummsdala]

Great Stuff, Boothy! About the problems with the footpeg: There's this former Austrian Ski racer called Matthias Lanzinger who lost his leg in an accident and afterwards started racing motorcycles fairly competitively. He uses a special setup where he kind of fixates his prosthetic leg to the bike. Maybe it could help you to check that out. Cheers!

[@gingerpunk2]

Boothy, you're a Spartan warrior lad. Cannot express how much respect I have for you. You're an absolute champ. It must be so so hard to face this head on! But to do it with such a humble and positive outlook is another level. Much love to ya and here's hoping your return to full form is kind. Always remember (not that you probably need) but "Baby steps still carry you forward"

[@Schuey_M]

Ultimate respect Boothy. You’re an inspiration. God bless 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@MrMbeaden]

Absolutely brilliant that was, from where he was last year to that race can’t help but be proud of him 💙💪🏻 Can’t wait to see him progress back on to form and I’m sure he will Go on lad !

[@esufek]

Great watch! An idea for your boot though - maybe try fixing bicycle cleats to the boot & pegs? Might give you the combination of ”feel", stability, and flexibility you need? Keep it up mate ❤

[@b.w.9392]

All the respect boothy! Just amazing what you did in such a short time

[@derekcomer4858]

Not surprising that you were a little emotional at the end mate, I certainly was and I bet I’m not alone. Fantastic effort, can’t wait for the next one.

[@gavd6726]

What a guy. True inspiration. Congratulations mate. 💪🏼

[@danogden1623]

Total respect Boothy. Legend!!!! Nuff said

[@hubert1142]

absolute mad lad, king of chads 👑 what about using a similar mechanism that's on skis/cross country skis/snowboard to secure the boot on the peg? anyways im sure you boys will figure out the best way with more riding

[@rnp1181]

Pretty sure you wasn't alone welling up by the end. Super impressive Booothy, Your TT comms was great and this was just as good.

[@chrisa1965]

Can't keep a good man down that's for sure. 🙂👊✊️👊✊️

[@Gilmore2100]

Fair play Boothy! Pace is clearly coming back

[@louismarino5448]

Love seeing you back on a bike and racing. You're an inspiration to many. Really enjoyed your commentary and perspective on the whole event.

[@chrispotts9863]

What a legend, outstanding achievement 💪

[@rockhouserenovation2264]

Annoyingly, you still have more talent with one leg than I do with two.... Well done Boothy. Great to see you back in the saddle. Take care and have fun.

[@poguemahone5476]

Lads in DH MTB you can get magnetic shoes and pedals to help locate your feet. Maybe you can get hold of some and convert them for the moto boots to give boothy a bit of feel👍

[@darkiee69]

They can't be to hard and keep the foot fixed since he needs to move it to get his knee out in the corners, meaning the foot needs to twist a bit

[@poguemahone5476]

@@darkiee69 yeah they're not fixed, they're magnetic so you could move your foot, twist for knee out etc and not worry your foot is maybe on the end of the peg or in the arch because it would centre itself to where you've decided feels best. Could probably DIY some kind of setup with a rare earth magnet from an old hardrive.

[@fyldefactory]

You're an inspiration mate! Keep pressing on. You may not know it but you're showing very well that you can indeed triumph over adversity. You've done way more than you think you have. Top work man!

[@caw6884]

Incrediable Boothy! You’re a true British Champion!

[@ccove]

hard for me to find a way to say how remarkable you efforts have been. truly moving attitude. i am completely humbled.

[@rahulsudhir666]

Boothy you absolute f*ckin beast! You're such an inspiration to many of us my dude! I hope it's all good things for you from here on out. 🤘🏼

[@irisgardener4141]

Must be difficult enough to race properly let alone without all the feel and feedback! It was awesome to chat with you that Saturday, Boothy 😸

[@iantalbot7176]

Boothy you bloody legend!!! Very well done indeed for your epic comeback. What you’ve had to relearn and adapt too on such a short period of time is astonishing. Don’t be too hard on yourself as that was a real strong return. Upwards and onwards 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@ManxAndy]

Evening chaps……great to see Boothy back on it…..some boy,met him at TT, top top bloke….🇮🇲💪👍👌

[@nickhillman5400]

Good on ya mate be proud of yourself great job

[@TheSuprahuman]

Keep going Boothy, you're doing great mate.

[@weaselswheels5258]

Legend 👌

[@lold6130]

Congrats Boothy! You're a warrior!

[@5ft_fifi]

Yes boothy! Looking forward to thruxton next 👊🏼 just proves that the skill you have, mental determination and overall strength is so evident here. Hopefully get to meet you soon! All the best pal, smash it! (In a good way don’t bin it) 😅🤣

[@alex31721able]

It makes me so happy to see Boothy thriving and back on the bike in less than a year from hospital discharge

[@lyndonbull3581]

Really great to see Boothy back on a bike in anger. All respect for overcoming any demons and getting back into the groove mate, a real inspiration.