"I Laid There 9 Hours, Paralyzed..." | Ryan Hughes on the SML Show - Part Two

Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha
For this week's episode of the SML Show, we invited Ryan Hughes out to the office again to discuss his first spinal injury, racing at Loretta Lynns, and more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the SML Show with Ryno!

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Speed is relative. They are feeling the same thing you feel. Sheer joy. I don't often break out in joyous laughter while riding but it does happen. Like you said. Rail a corner or clear a jump you have never done before and life is new again.

[@samdeshler]

Beautifully said!

[@Davido50]

Ryno is a nutcase! Needs meds.

[@chriszbodula1894]

It’s real simple. Once it’s in your blood your hooked for life. I raced amateur MX till I was 37. Got married, had kids and now I found dual sport riding. AND, I finally figured out why it’s so important. When I ride gnarly trails it’s 100% focus. In that state all worries, concerns, bills, taxes and politics disappear. It frees me from the insanity of the world, refreshes me so I can regroup to deal with all the madness better. It’s not an addiction where I can’t live without it but I do enjoy when I get chances to ride.

[@donsmith2896]

Well stated…I can relate

[@DEK426]

I'm a 56 yr old truck driver in the uk...I dont race..just a Saturday social thing...I work away all week 70+ hrs...just to ride Saturdays.. Mx is special..my 2 sons ride with me every wk end at our local tracks...life can't get any better.. Totally addicted..

[@chyocom9338]

GREAT interview, tons of insight into the greatest sport in the world!!!

[@eastmansmx5627]

I like you dude ... great to see you recovered from that!!! And thank you for giving your knowledge to people in the sport all over the world / Eric Sweden

[@jordanvance1193]

I broke t 1 - t 10 and got rods and pins and it is hell recovering as we speak

[@jonsheets6392]

We need a part 3 follow up on the dude

[@jokermtb]

Only other time I've felt that outer body zen Ryan is talking about, is the rare occasion when I'm playing guitar live, and my fingers become the sound.....Having raced MX, I'm familiar with that feeling and recognize it when it has occurred....and it can occur in other things too

[@archierose1432]

Guy could sing his own praises all day

[@mx500a4]

Yea I always thought he was a very self centered guy, kind of a cry baby to, but I think he is still a good dude.

[@archierose1432]

@@mx500a4 yeah - same page.

[@rickrossi4468]

Thanks Donn & Ryno for both Interviews. Enjoyed the time spent with you both. Keep the lessons with Noah going . Really think you have the correct approach. Learn now and plan for the future. GREAT CONCEPT. This way will create less burnout and provide a more meaningful relationship with your motorcycle. Keep up the good work,thanks!

[@ryanrodriguez70]

The man knows it all u can’t tell him anything. Whatever I’m over it I can live without Ryno

[@cencoast_7.340]

Totally agree. Have a ton of respect for him as he was a badass in so many respects…he’s so completely full of himself these days

[@farekhsger]

What an event,my left wrist once paralayzed for 1,5 year due to trauma on the nervus radialis in my upper arm.before&after surgery couldnt pull up my wrist&fingers nor stretch out my arm.(yes nothing in comparisson to this event).but made me think about how dependent i in reality really am.surgian said the nerve was 100% teared up but managed to repair it.im really glad to know it came to a good prognose for you.

[@calimetal6594]

Your such an inspiration in my life,I think haiden deegan should have a one on one with ryno, I'm sure it would help him in so many ways, if he could understand ryno.

[@craigkosters9852]

Glad you are ok Ryan, hang in there and heal up. live to fight another day!

[@josephwinkler4863]

One of the best episodes of Swap moto

[@earl6969]

My Dude...I was calm and collected all week ...but seeing that Cr blitz through all that fancy new hardware was epic. Granted Mike and Jeff put on a show,but to me the real race was 3-6th place. I screamed like a school girl (I'm 64) that whole third moto. Proud in the cheap seat my bullet! Cheers

[@jamesamsler2418]

I agree, the fun has been lost in the sport, I'm 50 and I'm get'n out my VHS Crusty movies right now!!! Bring the fun back!!!

[@dormantmenace]

Naw twitch n those guys are still having fun

[@daytonesposito7801]

@@dormantmenace ok?

[@jamesspella8548]

Thank God you recovered Ryan!!! Great ideas to advance the sport. Very, very good ideas! True, listening to the riders post race is all so scripted. Let them be themselves.

[@billallen4793]

Get well RYNO!...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🙏 🤠

[@jensenmx71]

This is rad! Ryno is not PC about anything and this is what moto dudes should do!! Man.. I'd love to chill with this dude 🤙

[@AntiPattern328]

I totally understand the SWITCH! I never qualified or practiced well but when the race came, an animal came out. Of course, I ended up broken and battered as well. I think it might be the guys who can control that and know when to back down that survive. Lol... Live and Learn!

[@robertrishel3685]

I like Ryno way better now than I ever did when he was an active Pro; I mean that in the most positive way, the guy is an animal! Huge respect.

[@peytonkeppler2922]

I can relate after I snapped my femur I was scared to ride again I really was but after two weeks I was back to sitting in and the next week I was running the fields I couldn’t go out like that been riding since

[@mattbraap519]

SO HYPED to see these interviews with RYNO! One of the Realest riders out there with some awesome stories.

[@brianpearce8184]

Ya gotta love ryno!.

[@robvanduren761]

What a cool honest guy. Never hear the other pro riders talk like that. Dam I wish I could ride like that as well

[@Davido50]

Fight him Ryno! Kick his arse man.

[@MinusPerformanceSvc]

Is this just not pure IRONY? Here Ryan is discussing how he's not interested in the competition any longer & he has just seriously injured his neck again, after this telling interview. Hang in there Ryan! Hey, Im an older, former desert rider & now just riding the EMTB, but even that has its dangers. Stay safe and slow it down!

[@charlesstoffa7814]

Man speaks the truth!! No bullshit !!

[@jsmeezy6905]

Is this after his crash a week ago? Need to make that a t shirt "I'm not just a tear off"

[@MinusPerformanceSvc]

Thinking the same thing but pretty sure this interview was done late Aug & this Washougal crash just happened a few days ago. Wow, too much irony here in this interview. He really got hurt again!

[@johnnyv673]

Great interview

[@JamesBrown-hv1xu]

It's Mr Icon! The Man! The Myth! The Legend! You give me inspiration! I had to get rid of my 86 250 last year and it was my baby. Hard times, had to divorce my wife do to gambling problems and her being dishonest. She blew through my retirement savings, It was a 9+ out of a 10. I have to have back surgery at the age of 58, Do me a favor and stay safe my Brother!

[@Bowhead]

Amazing interview 🙌

[@matthewsilvia7939]

Very interesting.... same for me. Challenges eliminate fear.

[@canarc1]

There is nothing that reproduces the feeling of riding moto, dam straight bruther. Said that since a little boy.

[@bartman376]

Great interview! Rynos f%#KIN AWESOME!

[@RockNPolitics1776]

Ryhno badass Dude

[@MsElijah16]

These guys could probably yarn all day

[@gearhigher2027]

@rynoglobal teaching is a gift...Got to learn to go slow before you can go fast 🏁

[@wd840mxhighlights]

Heal up man

[@danielarney9729]

Cool interview, glad I never drank. Always appreciate training to keep people off our heads for the most part, but still can't get my head around giving up on neck and knee pad/braces, and raptor style full chest protectors for the talent deprived weekenders. Maybe get involved with redesigned braces that don't hinder with his input testing on maneuverability. Would/did a neck brace have helped your brother, or was it a lower injury? Should have him visit for 20 questions.

[@MX-CO]

I'm glad he is ok, praying for a full recovery 🙏

[@mx500a4]

I don't think this a video of his recent crash where he broke his neck.

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Addiction. Yup been addicted since I was 12

[@JasonNaughton]

"I'm a man.. And I like women a lot!" #realtalk bravo!

[@justiningle8884]

Mike Brown ruined the whole field, I wish the power valves would have opened up but Brownie was adjusting his suspension settings in the podium, I love me some Ryan Hughes and am old enough to have lived through his prime, let’s give credit where it’s do

[@Elcurtoe]

felt every word he said

[@dazmckeown9428]

Ryno rocks💯🤙🏼

[@MrSuperflydude]

So this dude is far more proficient on a motorcycle than I could ever be and I'm very very glad this legend is okay. I gotta say tho it's super ironic that the anti neck brace dude broke his shit lmao

[@MrSuperflydude]

@@bloomerb4162 he just broke his neck like 2 weeks ago

[@MrSuperflydude]

@@bloomerb4162 yea u can check his instagram

[@gambleva9773]

@@bloomerb4162 he was talking about what happened years ago. This was filmed before he broke his neck recently .

[@devinwright131]

Love the general moto talk at the end. As a RynoPower sponsored vet rider I’m proud to represent a company and a dude that has the same values of community, individual progress, commitment, and FUN! 🤘

[@fermcmetz]

Congrats, Donn! Awesome interview!!

[@voodootele]

A highly intelligent and very deep individual. I love the parallels he is able to draw when he is explaining a concept, a sign of a very good teacher.

[@Jay-zc7iq]

Last time I rode I took a jump for the first time I screamed in my helmet with joy I did it , my pace my speed zero fucks given ride for you & for joy if it’s anything else just step off

[@motomatt6752]

Damm that was great

[@carlosbarragan6729]

AMA should pay this guy and do what he says.... except for neck braces... research proves they help ;)

[@gpaull2]

I’ve never heard him say they don’t help during a crash. Ive heard him say they lead to poor technique and mindset which can lead to a crash. 100% my own experience, and also what we saw with Marvin this year. There is definitely some truth there.

[@davidneal9602]

Swap, get us an update on Ryno please. ;)

[@wideopenadventures4673]

I loved this! great message.

[@harryhess4883]

RH #5 THANKS GET WELL GODSPEED ALL THE LO VE JRHESS76

[@brianpearce8184]

I cant stop watchin ryno clips this dude is so smart. Wish he would get his own podcast

[@pags1981]

Brilliant stories, it sounds like through hardship Ryno found his true self.

[@suppercrossboy]

The only thing that actually matters at the end of the day is the physics in gameplay and ever since nordic took over thats the only think lacking there is no point having awesome tracks super good graphics if at the end of the day the game sucks and you can tell by the way it plays that it will suck on release day they should just put alive ground physics on set it and tweek that because all out physics are so far off that its beyond tweeking it needs a full restructure

[@Pete-z6e]

I lay there.....unless you were popping out eggs.

[@Shawn-ts4jw]

Noah is awesome, he doesn't need to say much

[@MX-CO]

Ryno is a Beast!

[@eatcommies1375]

👍

[@tigranog.1311]

I respect Ryan, but I don't agree about what he said at 32:30. There is one sport and it is called MTB, and precisely Downhill or Enduro. Look and UCI's DH cups or World Championship. Or if you are into FMX check Darkfest 2021 highlights or Crankworx slopestyle. Speed 50+, jumps 80+ feet, drops, berms, flat turns, insanely rough terrain, tight competitions (margins between top 5 is about less a second) Suspension tech is there also - Fox, Ohlins, and others are using their top techs (LSC, HSC, LSR, HSR, air or coil sprung e.t.c). Fitness level and preparation between seasons and races are on a crazy level.

[@mtb10s40]

…and they party like it’s 1996 too!!!

[@brianpearce8184]

And niss and nat. Biggess sing.

[@barcuda1250]

Hope you get back to it all looks like a nuther reminder to keep it chill Recover well Hope you can still get back on the bike

[@houstonscott191]

Those boots on the carpet make me feel so uncomfortable

[@barcuda1250]

Yer keny killed if we did the grand champion 🏆 🥇

[@chipadams7700]

He's an original 0G. Speaks the truth.

[@ic_clearly]

Love to see a short vet series . 5 rounds , 15 min motos..

[@solartherm]

He is like a moto-oracle Heal up soon Ryan....and no more competing!!!!

[@sludge86]

I wonder how he’s doing now, since his most recent wreck?

[@mellows1970]

👍

[@INSIDELINE65]

Too much F word, we all say it but it doesn't really sound good.