"He could feel a tiny rock on his front tire" Ryan Hughes explains the secret of Ricky Carmichael

[@GYPSYTALES]

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[@Coopdegras]

I've experienced flow state whilst riding! you don't think about a single thing, everything just works in unison automatically its like you're just floating along for the ride, it's like the body and mind just connect into one and you're just lost in it. Nothing but moto ever made me feel that way!

[@waynehearst317]

Great comment; however, i've been racing moto for 20 years and there is a sport that brings the flow state almost every time....surfing. It's a spiritual experience like none other and you usually walk away without an injury :)

[@Pereke69]

every once in a while i feel that too, usually when i sleep well and go to the track alone without friends,

[@von...]

@@Pereke69 solo powder skiing is like this too. Only experienced it while riding, and while skiing. First time was while riding, when I was as young as 13, but it took me until I was in my 20's to be devote enough time to skiing for this to happen. Never experienced it when I grinded in CS:GO competitive and was Gold Nova Master, but I am discrediting what Fpv Orc said.

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

Come on there is no comparison to sitting in your basement not doing one the hardest most rewarding sports there is motocross

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

Snowboarding for me...longer runs less sharks.

[@sportify-zz]

I believe what you say about Carmichael's state of mind in a race is absolutely true. I also believe RC spent more hours and rode more laps on that practice track of his than anyone else in the world ever has. He earned and deserved every win and championship.

[@stpbasss3773]

And he overcame being really short and handled his bikes easily. I remember seeing Ricky at Glen Helen like 5 feet frim me when I was 13 and I was taller then him. Granted he was on 125s at the time so he was young too but he was done growing tall at that point. I also rode on track with him at competition park he was having fun with his friends. His friends were extremely fast and Ricky was playing with them like a cat with a mouse, he was beating them doing funny things like not standing up the whole track and smoking them.

[@tomfoolery8829]

@@stpbasss3773 He overcame being short LOL Ever heard of the Flyin' Freckle?

[@sean.d7171]

He had less body weight because of his hight witch ment he could have more larger powerful leg muscles and weight was lower on the bike also made him put more effort in using the bike as the control not his body weight transfer as the taller guys would do witch consumed more energy. The motorbike is like a horse the less weight on its back the faster it will go. His hight was a advantage I think. Also was the most talented as well

[@realmmfc]

I already commented once on here, but after taking a second listen a day later, it is insane how deep this conversation could go. THIS is the motocross content that has been asked for for years. Jase, man, this podcast and this session with Ryno is the gamechanger. Good on you for staying true to your content direction. Sport at the highest levels is deeper than the physical side.

[@jasminebebe3455]

Mental toughness and supreme confidence is what those champions had. They believed unflinchingly in themselves.

[@stevenwescott1422]

100%

[@daddy5225]

Don't forget dedication and hard work ethic. No one becomes a champion by accident or through short cuts / laziness

[@boogiekush9391]

I always like to look at rc and stew , when stew talks about rcing and his mindset is incredible

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

@@daddy5225 There was a man who started with nothing worked hard and ended up rich - his name was Fred Trump, "Donnies" daddy.

[@claytonandrews7234]

He never lost a Championship OUTDOORS BECAUSE he stayed in better shape and could race every inch of the track for 30 45 minutes plus 2 on the same pace as the the first 5 laps. Yes he was in the best shape because he rode more and raced more his whole career. Maybe you should have done that Hughes and you would have won more. I always pulled for you back in the day. You NOT THE GOD OF MOTOCROSS BUT YOU DAM SURE ACT LIKE IT ANYMORE

[@leesherlock7671]

I legit got goosebumps when Ryan said Ricky could still smell the dirt from his last race

[@JustMe-999a]

I can do that, but I still suck.

[@BenBarryMusic]

Its weird. But man when your in the zone and you just put your mind in the game. You are one with the bike and the track

[@richdouche8253]

Horseshit... It sounds good in a story. He can't "still" smell the dirt. He can still remember what it used to smell like.

[@FallenTimber]

Amazing, Jase. Bringing philosophy into the discussion of moto is something so rarely done. Really fascinating and well done.

[@thomasmanion2903]

Rhino, you were awesome to watch racing during your career, but I believe you are impacting this sport on a bigger level in your retirement. Man would I love to have that declaration in life.

[@reedandkasensworld304]

This is why I tell all my friends that moto is the only true escape that I’m aware of. Only thing I’ve experienced that truly makes me forget about everything else going on. You have no time to think about anything else. Especially facing the chance of serious injury/ death. Moto is an addiction to me 100%.

[@dylanshellard1846]

I say the same thing often too! Also snowboarding gives me the same feeling

[@kevinsoto7878]

It’s different things for different people but in the end we all chase the same end result, that feeling of being in the moment and truly living in it without a thought or care in the world about anything else. We’ve found what does it for us, just wish everyone finds what does it for them.

[@H8er-Maker]

Hughes was an awesome guest, dude speaks his truth. Well done on the interview to get that out of him. Seeing these guys in a different light has changed my opinion of what I thought they were like. Look forward to the future.

[@PatrickMoto97]

Ryan “you get what I’m saying?” Hughes. Mad respect to him and what he does for the sport.

[@dirtbikedave9055]

My Dad: "You with me, son?" Me: ...friends still take the piss outa me for it.

[@jracer4454]

It’s like that quote from the Rush movie, “I was gifted a great ass, that can feel everything happening in the car”

[@neilabeyta3027]

Over the years never knew how much you had to give, i appreciate the no filler no bs book of knowledge when you speak is gold ! Keep charging ! your info is priceless !

[@federicoturlettimunivez3530]

It’s unbelievable how interesting it’s to listen Hughes ! Wow !

[@FoamSquatch]

the removal of self and being immersed into the moment is 100% the best thing I found with MX. No time to worry about anything in life besides exactly where you are that exact moment. Its therapy.

[@shanerr7252]

you just explained why I enjoy riding and target shooting. When you are concentrating intensely on what you're doing, the world could be falling apart around you but not bother you it's amazing

[@ivtec4fun55]

I totally relate with this. I grew up riding BMX and hitting some huge jumps and packs of them. The flow state is my favorite place, there's nothing there except what you're doing right at that exact time, because if you aren't focused, you can crash and possible injury can occur. The split time you think of something that isn't what you're doing, BAM tire slips out. When you ride on the EDGE you have no room for other thoughts or focuses. Adrenaline helps compact those flows into your brain and back to your muscles faster than another thoughts, other thoughts literally cant fit in the stream, it feels like slow motion, buts its just compressed external inputs within the same timeframe.

[@robertrishel3685]

Ryno has a kind of genius in his understanding of top motor sports athletes. I love that he examines what really separates a guy like RC or Sebastien Loeb from everyone else. I have always been fascinated by the “flow state” that can be experienced through Motorsport and the inherent advantages it can bring. When I lived and raced motocross in Japan back in the 1980’s my friends and I would discuss it often and try to describe it.... there is no single English word for it, the Japanese word we agreed upon at the time is “mushin” (moo-sheen). To me, it is the most addictive aspect of riding or driving at the limit. Great podcast!

[@GYPSYTALES]

Thanks so much legend!

[@andwooo9460]

You guys literally explain something that Ive been trying to explain to myself and others since I was a kid. The ability to think and live PRESENTLY is something a handful of people on earth dont understand. Finding that thing that makes you feel that, is what life is about.

[@slpn9t]

When I broke my ankle real bad I was off bikes for nearly 8 years, I tried different things to occupy my mind to replicate that non existent feeling I get when screaming through the bush or whipping a double at the local, or just clicking into 1st. I went through some severe depression trying to find that feeling or something similar. Life for me is two wheels in dirt

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

Streets neat but dirts cheap!

[@thomasmanion2903]

That was an awesome insight. There is something to eliminating performance expectations, especially ones that are self induced, , and instead are able to focus solely on becoming paired with your true passion and love. It’s not performance it’s execution of a true core desire..

[@Coooooz]

Need to hear your thoughts more on stuff like this man, you explain things way better than you probably think and it’s super engaging.

[@svengain7020]

All these conversations are enlightening and a fresh breath of a fine BeNol 2 stroke oil Braap cloud, this segment was truly deep. Thank you for the gift. It earned my subscription 👍

[@l3ulldozer]

Graham Jarvis fits right into this type of rider

[@telefrk49]

Totally agree

[@likeaboss860]

Ricky would still dust him on the track bro

[@marcusnilsson2463]

@@likeaboss860 ...and Jarvis would dust Ricky in his sport... Whats your point?

[@likeaboss860]

@@marcusnilsson2463 same as your I think, they should not be compared.

[@Nevertrustalawyer]

None of them would beat King Kenny Roberts. But for enduro, Jarvis is a freak of nature.

[@8931888]

Couldn’t imagine Matthes holding such a deep conversation.. he’d be totally lost in translation

[@tyleralphonso199]

I don’t like to compare, as I do love PulpMx and haven’t missed a show in over 3 years. They are to me the OG Top Gear of Motocross. Clarkson (Steve), Hammond (JT), May (Weege). That being said, they are a bit shallow in depth with these guys but they have a 5 hour show with several guests and topic points to touch on. You cannot compare. These 1 on 1 that Gypsy does is closer to a Dax Shepard Arm Chair Expert type podcast.

[@Puk3Rockz15]

Gypsy and Matthes are both good in completely different ways

[@vincentlaguardiagambini5702]

You can't have butterfly conversations with caterpillars.

[@danepjevac8832]

His comment of "ill just speak with an accent and say I'm from Belgium" shows that the only thing he could hold with any depth is a burrito

[@justanotherjackleg7073]

Agree. Matthes is a walking motocross encyclopedia and I respect him for that; however, the Gyp is coming from a different place. Jiu Jitsu certainly helps with staying in the present moment and being more aware of how things feel on a non-emotional SPRITUAL level. Keep it up Gyps.

[@ryanlloyd4395]

Ryan Hughes is the man and RC is the baddest motocross rider of all time, change my mind

[@nathanmiles8657]

RC is the man, Hughes got beat up by Michael LaPaglia

[@LS-gv7pn]

Roger Decoster is the Standard of the sport, RC returned that Standard to the sport, I'll call it a tie . I was lucky to see all the greats from the 60's on, loved to watch Ryno race too .

[@danepjevac8832]

Ayrton Senna was the epitome of feeling. Watching his doco shows how in control he was of of being on and slightly over the limits of grip. For me I moto and also love being behind the wheel of a car. I find when I have the helmet on everything is silent, and I've heard Todd Waters say the same. Nothing matters other then what's in front of me. Next weeks bills, whatever happened during the week...don't matter. The next corner is what matters

[@slpn9t]

Exactly, I was saying the same listening to them. When 1st gear is clicked down everything else leaves my conscious, ive connected to my other half and it's just us the dirt and whatever's around the next corner. It's kind of like your soul leaves your body, something leaves and it's just the now. I can tell you honestly after riding yesterday, soon as I got off her my water bill popped in my head! Cheers

[@AndyHack10]

His documentary is a bit of a joke really. Full of bias and lies aswell as hatred towards other drivers who were just as good if not better than him. The makers probably didn't know that you can do a documentary without talking shit about everyone else. What Senna could feel is something every top driver could feel, the difference is just, they didn't talk about it as if it was so special.

[@danepjevac8832]

@@AndyHack10 to say that is to generalise drivers capabilities because theure in the same profession. Yeah they all have feel, just not as much as the next. Otherwise where's all their race wins and championships. See how sennas car moved back in the day? He was on the boarder of traction and losing it. No one else drive to that extent. I mean once the rain came in the opening race of that doco he beat the hell out of everyone in a satellite team car, not a factory. So of they have the same feel as each other that performance would be inexplicable. You can't deny Senna's achievements or driving capabilities. That's why F1 drivers hold him in such high regard

[@tomfoolery8829]

@@slpn9t Re-read your post. I'm wondering if you're talking about a bike or your significant other? LOL

[@slpn9t]

@@tomfoolery8829 haha, your right.

[@rochellestanley9532]

Toni Bou, the ultimate feeler 💯☝️

[@manoliswec5674]

all greats have that similar feel, trial is a sport thats more obvious for viewers to understand

[@OMazoo22]

@@manoliswec5674 in its own way it’s the same as everything else, the average viewer still doesn’t understand the technique and tiny movements needed to do some of the things he and other trials riders do

[@manoliswec5674]

@@OMazoo22 its more obvious because the speed is much less than other bike sports. we can see for example the front suspension movement more clear than when an mx rider compress it before a jump at 4th speed pinned or when a motogp rider does tiny body movements for the air flow direction. also its more obvious because most of us riders dont go and climb a verical rock from stand still with a bike most of us never had a chance to ride. i ride enduro bikes half my life in rocky terrains but still trial is a different world.

[@Frankfoot986]

Ya. But we’re talking about humans here. He ain’t human haha

[@realmmfc]

Dude, Jase, these podcasts are next freaking level!

[@tonyz7189]

He talks like I do when I’m drunk off my ass

[@80_kanon_08]

Haha, totally. Makin’ shit up as he goes.

[@petemitchell6788]

“Get wah I’m saying?” 🥴 Love watching the vid of Michael Lapaglia rag dolling him, when he was supposed to be this badass nobody messed with.

[@minibikemafia]

@@petemitchell6788 being fit and a good rider has zero effect on fighting skills😂 no wat I'm sayn? 🤔

[@ttt69420]

You're a feeler.

[@StevieDee73]

🍻😃🤙

[@stevevukich8958]

Sebastien Loeb was interviewed after a WRC stage...i saw it, but cant find it again... where he explains how a crash was avoided by a stone or rock that had just enough mass in it, and contacted his wheel just right, to tip the balance in his favor...if i recall right, they cut to the footage and its truly mind-blowing the energy of the moment, and his FEEL for such fine detail...maybe someone recalls this too? Mr Hughes is soooo right.

[@Tocco609]

It's nice to see ryno talking about all this, hes a interesting dude. I really enjoy his takes on most things.

[@efanga6758]

this was honestly the best podcast ive heard from you jase, such an insightful listen start to finish.

[@GYPSYTALES]

Thanks so much man

[@jamesadams2334]

Ryan was one of my favorites back in the day. He was always fast. He always looked good but I was there watching him at Steel City when his chain broke 2 turns before the finish and he pushed his bike UPHILL to the checkers. Major respect from that moment on. This is a man that totally believes in his abilities. He is a champion.

[@chriszbodula1894]

I am so thankful for you talking about this perspective. I had two near death experiences that profoundly changed my life so I know “exactly” what your talking about. When I coach my son in baseball we talk about “relaxing into it”. Twice last year he had bases loaded and drove in three players and made it look effortless. Life is a gift when you can shut off the mind and just be present.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Gotta love Rinos passion and enthusiasm!!

[@timsilva1944]

The consciousness of self is the greatest hindrance to the proper execution of physical action. Bruce Lee

[@jasminebebe3455]

The self only offers hesitation and doubt

[@jonesesente7646]

this podcast is amazingly unique and we get to see how these pros live their lives while racing and sharing their mindsets.

[@Travis3500]

Never thought this mx podcast would be so deep I’m loving it

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

I've seen and enjoyed many podcasts of your and your guests. But you and Ryan Hughes were all awesome.

[@mew1216]

I think most of us have experienced that moment where you just felt completely one with the bike, the track, the dirt, the air, everything. Like you could not put a tire wrong. But, that's just it, it's a moment. It's the guys at the top level that can get there and stay there for the duration of a moto, race. That's the game changer.

[@Rob-uu8wt]

What they are talking about is real. I raced MX growing up and never felt it, but I raced karts in my 20’s professionally and I had one pro win where I was literally in this weird zone where it was like slow motion and I was not even trying. I remember so much detail. The great champions are like this almost every time they’re on the track.

[@arnoldbellamy9527]

I could never explain that feeling, riding dirt bikes, long trip on street bikes or go karts. When you get there , you never wanna leave!!! Well Said and Explained¡!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@ABSENSEOFSENSE]

REAL TALK Jase. That was such a good explanation about the void of self when in a flow state. really enjoyed that.

[@grski900000000000000]

Jase , You the man 👊🏻 This is super good , hope the younger riders pick up on this early and get it.

[@travisbarnes4802]

Ancient Aliens guy of motocross.

[@yourmomsbff7670]

Lol absolutely

[@PisgahGravelProject]

And we love every second of it

[@tonyz7189]

He explaining being “in the zone”. I played division 1 college soccer and I realized that I played well without even thinking about it. It was all feel. Nothing mattered except the game. I was 100% feeling the flow of the game. Same with motocross. When I ride I am very Hyper-focused. So much so I can’t think about anything else. That’s being in the “zone”

[@jonlockwood2859]

Ryan that's so right about physical appearance, look at fast runners carf muscles not over developed, technically perfect 👌

[@dirtbikedave]

Alright. I'm sold (and subbed). Great chat.

[@SB-gl9rt]

Gypsy tales needs to be mainstream stuff keep up the great work. Could listen to you guys for days. Best mx content ive seen. Get some old mechanics on the podcast doc wob would be amazing

[@867diesel]

this dudes philosophy goes for quads as well as bikes . such a deep thinker and conversation

[@cboy1419]

Quads 🤣

[@867diesel]

@@cboy1419 glad you think its funny that we do the same sport and a lot of bike guys ride quads also .

[@Squirrellynutz]

It boils down to focus, balance & endurance. That’s how these guys do it. I’ve been there, it feels amazing!

[@letsdroneit7060]

Gypsy Tales are the best everytime and awesome guests whit good stuffs to talk about

[@KikouLOL6702]

Brillant! Thank you for sprinkling some wisdom into it ! Very well done !

[@pags1981]

Nailed the explanation of flow and being in the moment

[@wdwindham]

I heard that feeling / flow described as “ The Place Where You Lose Yourself And You Find Yourself “ , it’s a core experience

[@craigdally418]

No one can out crazy Ryno! Gypsy Tales "Hold my beer!"

[@dobbzmotorsport3939]

Nice explanation of Buddhism and Zen my guy! Cool to see it being applied in this conversation about Dirtbikes haha! Cheers mate!

[@TheShift1313]

Interesting conversation! I can say that before I ride there is always a thought about work or family or whatever but as soon as I'm moving on the bike it is like another state.

[@sethbarnz]

Bro, amazing explanation of "self" and experience. That's why I'm addicted to skydiving and moto. A pure immersion into the present.

[@funkNretro]

Hughes career was definitely checkered with lots of feelings.

[@matthewbruce6012]

Ryno understands this sport and its needs better than most at the top. Loved this podcast. Keep up the good work👍💪

[@caleguenther8947]

Fuck the dirtbike aspect. This is absolutely so important for absolutely everything in life. These guys just put into words why a genius is a genius.

[@Motosportz]

Spot on. I'm 58 years old and have been riding motorcycles for nearly 50 years. I'm a proficient rider with good speed. I took an off road riding class as a friend was involved and wanted my opinion on their first class. I looked at the class as beneath me as it was fundamentals, balance and control. Nothing about line choice, hard enduro techniques etc. This was a class inspired by Jimmy Lewis and put on by an ISED expert whom is now working to to Dakar. Top guys. I decided to apply what they talked about and realized my front to back balance was crap. This was 2 years ago and I almost never do a ride without thinking about technique any more. It has transformed my riding. I ride with guys 10-20 years younger then me all the time. I'm able to hang and last longer because of my technique. I ride faster (not really my goal any more), cleaner, less mistakes and the big one is after a long hard section everyone is out of breath but me as I was in balance and not fighting the bike or myself. I'm freeing the bike to take better lines, I'm not doing pull-ups or push ups. I challenge you to take a good riding coarse and advance your riding. I used to say suspension is the first thing you should do to your bike. Now it has moved to the second thing you need to do after sorting yourself out. Feel the FLOW. Rock on Ryan. Good stuff Gypsy. - Thanks.

[@jcobra09]

Love Rynos outlook etc., but your explanation of removal of self and such was what I took from this. Just awesome!

[@gropplife]

Clicked on this thinking I'd hear a cool motorcycle story, well I got that but also a whole new understanding of self. Thank you

[@Iwasthewalrus]

Psychology, flow state, motocross. Take my money 💰

[@realmmfc]

This snippet should sell everyone on Jase and Gypsy Tales.

[@justanotherjackleg7073]

I understand what Ryan is talking about. It's about time people start including MINDFULNESS and AWAKENESS in not only their sport, but in the LIFE as well. Can you imagine how much more peaceful we would all be? Love that Ryan is bringing this to the forefront.

[@docmartin450]

Ironically my first dive into eastern thought was “Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance”.

[@kelliebrooks9094]

I used to ride me dirtbike motocross an into the woods back onto the mx track 50 to 70 hours a week..35 hours a week while in school...an 60 70hours a week when school was out i had a 75 honda XL 125 ole 4 stroke with a cheng shin paddle tire on it an i could run down a 78 RM 125...race bike an it was totally stock except for a big gear change...oh an i changed the frint fender to the tony d model....i love ur interviews u do a great job talking an even better job of listening an allowing celebs to share...properly rock on...peace an thank u

[@jolding]

Best podcast in a long while

[@bermbuster6]

Kent Howerton said it best to me. To be a champion takes an unnatural desire.

[@GYPSYTALES]

That is a great way to explain it.

[@BBDumfuk]

Me and my brother have this exact shit going on. I couldn’t feel if the tire was a damn square, I’d just ride it. My bro knows when he needs one click up or down and if something is off at all. And he is way faster than me😂😂

[@AndrewM4623]

This go some of the best convo ever shared with moto fans

[@Berry500Laps]

Dude this is to dopest esoteric moto Convo ever

[@derensd]

I reach flow state in my band, playing live music you have to be in tune and feel the kick drum/snare, be laser focused to be on time, hit the right note, mute at the right moment. When there is 6 people in the band you don't want to make a mistake to let yourself or the band down. Especially if you recording a live show and have 100s of eyeballs watching you. Definitely a rush as well. I feel any sport/hobby where you're forced to be laser focused to where you can't think about anything else in life at that moment, gets you into that flow state. Some days your more in the zone than others, regardless its nice to forget about life, work, bills etc for that short time!!!

[@noflightzoneoutdoors9715]

This one was so interesting! Keep it up my dude!🤘🏽😤⚡

[@rfair123]

This comes out in some post race interviews, I remember an intense race recently where Tomac couldn't remember where he passed people and have heard a few other top racers not be able to really remember what just happened and said "I'll have to go watch the tape"

[@Mineratron]

Stumbled across this one this morning and wasn’t expecting the discussion to go off on that tangent… but enjoyed it and fully agree. When you lose yourself to the flow state it’s almost like an out of body experience. Some of your best moments come when you transcend yourself and go into autopilot. Had it on the bikes but mostly from years doing karate. Traditional martial arts bring that zen mindset which you need to transcend yourself to the go to the next level. Off to look into Buddhist and Tantric principles now. 🤓

[@Koivisto147]

same thing in music. I'm a musician and the second I start thinking about what I'm playing, or thinking about anything really, it all falls apart. you have to feel it all in the present moment with an empty and still mind.

[@Scott_Buchanan]

Being present and tapping in to that energy is a powerful thing, you can do anything when you’re in that space

[@davewyatt1468]

Ryan Hughes is just an amazing speaking man I feel he has been down the psychedelic medicine path

[@claytonandrews7234]

Definitely the physcodelic something. Maybe too many acid trips

[@Mctyz125M]

Tuning into your subconscious mind from your conscious mind. Heart (feeling) pushing serotonin by using the rush of adrenaline. Full connection between man and machine by mimicked frequency while riding or racing.

[@Nando_knipp]

I love that he mentioned the king of KINGS AYRTON SENNA!! If you dont know who AYRTON SENNA is but love speed, hard work and dedication. please do your self a favor and look him up!

[@fflex2010]

Holy smokes !!dude is high as a kite, I’m high listening to this and it’s freaking me out🙌🤔😎

[@totonueve4202]

N1c

[@environmenteller4442]

Lol only a stoner can break it down like that 😂🤯🤯🤯

[@tyleralphonso199]

Yeah but he’s closer to being right than he is wrong. I’ve ridden and driven with people that have no feel and you can’t teach it. Just like how. Barcia riding like he’s got eyes in the back of his head. That’s all hearing, feel and vision

[@nickwukotich8581]

I was thinking the same thing

[@caseyanderson7600]

Which one is high?

[@canarc1]

Most great champions will find the zone which is being in the moment at a hyper level. Maintaining this hyper level of being is the problem. Most racers or martial artist will on a good day, stumble into this level of existence. Buddhist monks on the other hand , spend many years of their life training the mind to maintain this state for extended periods of time. Ricky was able to hold this hyper state at monk style levels. This allowed for him to slow down time and see and react on a different level. Trying to maintain that state is the clincher, if it slips, you crash. Thanks guys for the excellent clip.

[@jeffharden2797]

Riding Mx on a track was the only place I could experience living in that moment. It’s a great feeling!

[@jessesdomain444]

Same. And it damn near crushes me when im off the bike for a long time..

[@kellykoerner6972]

Yes this is the art of zen and motocross

[@pabs5270]

Rode MX. A few races I was "in the groove". The few times I did well--it was another dimension--I was 'flowing' on the track. Almost like watching a movie. Every muscle was thinking one thing --- I am faster than everybody---I'm better than everyone. WINNING is great.

[@robertbanadera]

It gives me great joy that my forever idol SIR RYAN HUGHES is also such a great mind...

[@michaelcrane85]

Brilliant philosophy convo here. Love it.

[@MotoMatt418]

It’s a superb mental connection to the physical. The sport is already highly reliant on mental fitness and mentality overall. The consistent champions have the mental connection to their body and their bike absolutely dialed in perfectly.

[@EvanDrinkwater]

🤔 loved this convo! Went real deep, but you can still see that relationship between the sport and the experience. Very interesting perspective. The word visceral came to mind as well as I felt that word described best what Ryan was explaining at the beginning.

[@philipsmith6152]

I know it was 3 years ago....but MORE of Ryno, he's a legend !! The first real teacher of modern riding technique 👌

[@jasonfalcon4052]

I have so much respect for Rynow! He’s had several wrist injuries and still dominates.

[@sameholesamepole1510]

You know what I’m sayin?

[@Bonky-wonky]

I’m in that kind of state on my best days when mountainbiking, it literally feels like being on autopilot. I mentally lean back and see myself doing what I do if that makes any sense. Gone are thoughts like ‘am I fast enough?’, ‘how much faster would pro riders hit this?’ and so on.

[@Dirtymcgurty]

Well this should be played to show the difference in a truly intellectual man jase.. and a pseudo intellectual ryno. Keep up the great pods gypsy.. I'll keep listening

[@jonruger]

The best example of those that can’t teach. Not even a knock but he is such an amazing trainer for being a pretty middle of the pack racer he knows exactly what a great rider should do even if he couldn’t always execute it himself.

[@Atomic6851]

Jase and Ryan you guys have shown the otherside moto. They say the mental side of moto all the time. Finally it's explained. RC was deep he could feel a stone. That's another level.

[@RcOffroad9513]

Great info man! I race RC cars, and love dirtbikes! Racing anything is mostly mental ability. IMO Rc car's, you can't feel it first hand... But, a good RC driver "feels" his car through his eyes and ears! Awesome channel, subbed!