Martyn Ashton - Road Bike Party

[@MikeHunt-ml5wf]

10 years later and this is still one of the best bike videos on this site!

[@pavlikproprdel]

Absolutely 😍😍😍😍

[@chrispewpew]

for cars, there are Aston Martins, but for bikes, there is Martyn Ashton :O

[@paulhoffmann2099]

Chris P good joke 😂😂

[@phoenix4193]

Yeh

[@kkk_8221]

There is an Aston Martin bike

[@prudiceflc]

but should be Martyn Ashton bikes! )))

[@prudiceflc]

so he shouldn't own a brand?

[@tontoontour]

Still one of the best bike videos ever 🙌🏻

[@froeserfamily5012]

The best🚴‍♀️😊

[@jimbo5575]

Its hard to watch this now ;-;

[@suvtropics]

Same here. Started tearing up midway, had to pause and breath for a while, then resume...

[@barneyclifton6402]

JimboJames James what happened?

[@jimbo5575]

Barney Clifton He had a bad accident a few years back now and is paralysed from the waist down but that don't stop him from getting back on a bike :)

[@kamyaputraiswarapranidhana6568]

true, with that song it feels like a reminiscence of his primes :'(

[@bananasstuff3344]

It's so sad isn't it.

[@AlohaBiatch]

Learning about his horrible crash during road bike party 2's shooting made me incredibly sad. It's great that he can keep his head up despite such a life changing accident. You really are an inspiration man.😭

[@suvtropics]

I still don't understand how that's even possible. If I'd be ripped apart from the thing I live and breath, I'd simply go insane or freaking depressed

[@UnknownUser-nz3io]

BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN BIKER! XD get it?

[@cornpuffs9621]

Rusty Nickels this is not the something to joke about... But yea i get it xD

[@pnklady3788]

BR Evan it was during a stunt display, not a race. It was during the period that this was being filmed though. Hence the reason Chris and Danny finished the film for him....

[@thelun600]

what happened?

[@somerandomdudesaid5233]

couple days later on Ebay: Selling these premium carbon wheels, as good as new and barely used

[@KandiKlover]

Me: *buys them and dies after they shatter going 50mph downhill in traffic*

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@KandiKlover but how did you type if you are dead?

[@bartbollen8166]

@@KandiKlover 😂😂😂

[@suvtropics]

This video makes me cry everytime..

[@jack7513]

Total Station I feel so sorry for him

[@its_billyrusso4868]

I feel sad for him

[@narmi3134]

Why?

[@MrKappe202]

username he is paralyzed from the waist down

[@allanbregas8672]

Respect for Martyn Ashton, his spirit inspire millions of people.

[@CobraKyle]

Best video on KZbin? I think so!

[@angquoctuan6729]

+Jonas Nick ???

[@ChadCarney-hu3du]

You should see 2 and 3...

[@JRBikes013]

Chad Carney 2 is awesome but three isn't good as no one can replace martyn

[@AdrianGumppAdriiBodensee]

defenetly mate

[@se7en560]

me too

[@Resimaster]

Martyn has always been one of my heroes and its a testament to him as a performer that his life-changing injury occurred when he was making his fans happy. I once spoke to him during an event when the equipment had been soaked by rain and asked if it would be too dangerous to perform. He just shrugged and said "you've all come to see me today, so what's my excuse?" Such a great man and a true inspiration.

[@AlexDiasBr]

Prayers around the world and specially from Brazil for your recovery Martyn! You're a giant.

[@oakleypedalers1161]

Martyn, you are an inspiration. I showed this video to members of my cycling club at a meeting about a year ago and they were awe struck. Lee told me of your accident. You are a man who lived his life to the maximum and to a level that most of us mere mortals can only dream of. I wish you well for your recovery. Continue to inspire...Nick

[@perijensen888]

Music and the video is just pure goodness. Hats off for the cameramen and editting

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

MR. Ashton thank you for getting this song perpetually stuck in my head for years ! Cheers! :)

[@LetsHaveALuke]

That's why you don't buy second hand carbon bikes

[@hatethetube46]

Money is to first hand carbon bikes as Martyn Ashton is to second hand carbon bikes.

[@irlrp]

***** And that would apply to ANY used bike then... Cause triple butted road steel frames are made to be light, not to be abused, and would crack the same way if abused like we can see here, lolz

[@bigdhav]

***** on the contrary. Carbon fibre reinforced plastics (the proper term for carbon used in bikes) is not tough, but very BRITTLE. Look up the engineering definition for tough. The layperson describes it as "tough" pervading to the ability to "take a lot of damage" however, inherently, carbon structures damage much differently to metallic structures, i.e. they do not dent or chip, but simply fracture.

[@schwarzerpeter9432]

don´t make fun out of it! watch part II and the results....

[@myketrip8938]

luke patterson that's pretty funny!

[@dantes8474]

I only knew him from GMBN. But this blows my mind and brings tears to a grown man's eyes. "I was born here and I'll die here". Keep up the good work Martyn!

[@kapilchhabria1727]

yep, this video is just so prescient and just as nostalgic and overwhelming...

[@chrischan7648]

This is still the best bit of road bike footage ever put together... More than 40 years ago I was racing BMX, doing well, raced MTB XC, DH & endurance events and tris and road bikes too. Over that time I can't imagine how many bikes I've owned let alone hours in the saddle. Suffice to say I know a bit about bikes. But this - even 5 years later and countless times watching - still just blows my mind... Inspired riding, redefining the possible, and really well shot & edited. Best road bike clip ever.

[@markusaurelious1150]

You're an inspiration to a generation and more.

[@bluestraycat]

Just incredible!!! An astounding level of skill and control!!! Mad love and respect for you Martyn Ashton

[@numbaoneg101]

WD40!?! Craziest stunt in the entire film

[@MartinMichna]

*****

[@MANUakaSHUFFY]

Why should it be bad?

[@T3HR3PP4]

+MANUakaSHUFFY WD-40 is a good lubricant for rusty hinges and joints but has degreasing properties and will evaporate over time. The last two are very bad for bearings under load, the same type of bearings used for bicycles.

[@ji19103]

+T3HR3PP4 "bearings"? They were spraying it on the frame.

[@T3HR3PP4]

ji19103 I have no issue with them using it the frame itself.

[@alexday5892]

I remember back in the day when it was the two Martins (excuse the spelling) and they rode for Cannondale. They performed similar stunts on mountain bikes which were way stronger than a Dogma2 and actually designed to be thrown about. The precision and deft of touch in this video shows the amazing skill that Martyn has. I didn’t say had there because he still has that skill and it’s only his current status that stops him from displaying it. The incident that ‘put a stick in his spokes’ certainly would have been hard to deal with but this guy just won’t be beaten. Gets a bike fitted with a tailor made saddle and starts hitting the downhill courses. What a Legend !!! You’re an inspiration Martyn 👍🏻

[@captjerski4165]

Watching this again wish that Martyn would one day stand up and ride his blue Cannondale trials bike again. Merry Christmas sir Martyn

[@captjerski4165]

2023 watched it again , still awesome and so smooth trials.

[@Blue-X]

This guy is a fucking legend!!

[@MKI4EVA]

Very inspiring vid……really distills the freedom a bike can give an individual which is lost in these days with all these race bikes and tour de france hype.

[@ScoobySTi777]

This man is a true inspiration,both on and off the bike...random tandem is awesome..love,peace and respect brother.

[@LucasJ419]

Who are the 1000+ people that disliked this epic video? They should be lit on fire.

[@skv1991]

They don't like road bike at all or the don't like tight clothes xD

[@JosephHHHo]

it's probably tight ass mechanics that saw wd40 being sprayed on a bike

[@sharkinhoodie3549]

They don't even know how to ride

[@freejuggling5678]

Some people would give a thumbs down to free money.

[@eben6367]

Bit harsh but kinda agree with with you

[@Singhstunts]

legend

[@dylansheen1645]

I just watched this vid at 5:06AM on April 01 and I thought the same thing. Usually when I watch reallllllly good videos I ask myself "How can I sum this up in one word?", I agreed on "Legend". Scroll down, and I seen the same!

[@chrisdabrit123]

@@dylansheen1645 lmao, i was just gunna type "Legend"... Then... First comment... "Legend" So could only like his comment :P

[@giuggiaro5724]

Martyn is back!

[@ScorpioBboy]

GiuG Giaro yeah!!

[@BroosDager]

Just adding another view for one of the the all time great biking videos, love you brother Martyn!

[@AleksandarGospic]

Watching this makes me so sad 😢 to be this amazing, to love biking so much and end up in wheelchair is such injustice! But when you see how positive he is makes him even greater legend!

[@barninja1]

Yep. I first stumbled on this video when it was first released and followed him ever since. I can still remember scrolling Facebook one day and had his page pop up in my feed announcing he had had an accident. I was gutted. His riding style. (be far far superior) was similar to mine. The cycling community was robbed.

[@sebastianjost]

No matter how skilled you are, it can always be dangerous. And the better we get, the more dangerous things we do.

[@lossantoscity3249]

Life altering accidents like this actually happens more on dirt bikers, But most of them after getting paralyzed just shut themselves in the dark and we never heard of anymore. Martyn has an extremely positive different view thats why after all this he can still smile and ride an E-bike.

[@JamesSweeper]

Wow, the graphics for the new happy wheels game look amazing.

[@jaibrooks2798]

Lol

[@bradleyholton-coates8345]

This is an old comment😅

[@kkukieanx7714]

i can't even do a wheelie 😭

[@wolfster7114]

Kkukie ANX ......same here dude

[@eliasbinde2629]

Kkukie ANX stop watching KZbin and go out and practice

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@eliasbinde2629 let me be fat and lazy if I want to

[@stinkypodracer7210]

Kkukie ANX same

[@Daschickenify]

Get in a low gear, go slow, then pedal and shift your weight back. Start with the pedals straight up and down, or slightly off from that position so you can have maximum pedal travel for that first most important push.

[@thedownhillerboy]

I loved the video Mart! I will never get angry with myself or at my bikes,the dirt jump and the dh one,I knew already that it has to do with the biker skills for the most part and not the bike itself, but it's always amzing to have such reminders like your videos. Much respect 2 you Martyn Ashton, from a Portuguese downhiller immigrant in Holland.

[@DanielOnGuitar]

I will watch this video forever...

[@acquanaturale9400]

Are you still watching it?

[@oscarlaight6493]

Nearly had me in tears seeing this after the crash

[@realkilju]

same

[@suvtropics]

+Xantteboy Xd me too

[@OddyRash]

Смотрел не моргая! Мартин поднимает настроение лучше, чем все комики мира. Смеялся, как дитя. Он волшебник!

[@SUBEGAP]

I had goosebumps watching his whistler run. You're an inspiration, Mr. Ashton. Cheers

[@neilevans704]

It does state at start "Warning: Advised some of the following scenes should not be attempted". Can you please advise which ones can be attempted then?

[@fionab5098]

I'm praying for Martyn's recovery, and hope to see him back soon!

[@stefromfortworth]

5:00 I don’t think they’re qualified bike mechanics 🤔

[@dgbardy7]

Watched it far to many times,still totally blown away by Martyn's bike skills :)

[@bobbyshaftoe409]

This bloke is astronomically good! Haven't seen any other vids of his yet,but can't wait to do so. Tragedy that he had the accident,an awful shame.

[@unknownapplication10]

absolutely amazing.

[@Guoenyi]

Mad skills! How did you develop these tricks?

[@ashleynicholls9526]

So good. Still love coming back and watching this

[@DevaraGian1998]

You know, things like this made me thinks twice because of that durability of wheelsets

[@quetzalcoatl6626]

no one can beat the memories martyn ashton letf before he's been paralyzed

[@jamesnelson6114]

True, but he's not done. Still riding better that I can, and without the use of legs!!! He's my daily inspiration- we are not judged by what happens to us; rather we are judged by how we respond to what happens to us. Check out his new videos!

[@whangie1]

I've always wondered if it would damage my aluminium framed road bike if I took it along the canal tow-path. I guess not?

[@blazeaglory]

CARBON FIBER :-)

[@whangie1]

I know it's a carbon fibre frame. I ride aluminium because I can't afford carbon. Is that a lot stronger though? Would Aluminium get damaged if I took my road bike onto a canal tow-path?

[@blazeaglory]

Ian Cameron Yeah carbon is a butt load of money. Im riding a steel fixed gear frame and Im trying to find a good aluminum frame. Ive seen testing done with carbon vs. steel and the carbon held up 5x stronger. The only difference is, where steel and aluminum bend, carbon SNAPS and breaks BUT it takes a hell of alot more force to break carbon fiber. Some people think just because carbon breaks as opposed to bends, that it is weaker, that is far from the truth. I think your frame should be OK but I would worry about your rims. This guy Martyn seems like he has a very good control of his balance and shifts his weight perfectly. You should be ok as long as you take it easy...lol After watching this video, I think we all think we can conquer the world! very inspiring! Good luck m8!

[@MrYoucandyass]

Ian Cameron Carbon Fiber is pretty strong, but if you get into a pretty bad crash, it snaps in half. Thing happened to my road bike, but luckily, there are places to get them repaired. I would only recommend using a carbon frame if you're racing. For training, I would switch to a lightweight Aluminum frame, or a steel frame if that's how you roll.

[@CaesarDux]

Ian Cameron No.

[@baroonono]

Road Bike Party Part 2 is absolutely amazing!!

[@NavigatedChaos]

They used WD40 to clean the bike...

[@boatsnhoesshanghai]

TheRebelEye it works remarkably well, although, it isn't very efficient and soapy water does the same :P

[@sahilamerkar516]

Absolute mad lads

[@thechaosengine3020]

They were using something to clean a bike?! Didn't notice that!

[@pimpampet9202]

Call_Me_Map they're women

[@steriskyline4470]

Lol I bet these people Crying don’t even know what the WD bit stands for 😂

[@stephenhermann-mtb1681]

one like =one prayer for martyns legs and for his first time on whisler@gmbn

[@con6534]

£10,000 down the drain… otherwise brilliant video subbed and liked

[@C.H48]

He didn't ruin the bike, watch the out take video. All he did was pop one tire, scratch his brake lever, and chip the paint off his fork a tiny bit. im amazed how well a carbon road bike held up to that kind of riding

[@GMC1004]

Martyn you are a legend and deserve much respect. Please keep on inspiring all of us!

[@Ghrostillo]

Sponsored by WD-40?

[@SuperArcher2345]

felpel102 yep

[@krufdx3967]

Dang, this video makes me wanna fly across half of the world and sleep in front of your door, begging to be accepted as a student (like in old kung fu movies :) This is one of the things I feel I have to do in Life, strangely it makes so much sense. I just need someone to give me the initials boost. Well done!

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Ditto!

[@justinrees5132]

and now he is a gmbn presener

[@mtb_rene317]

I could watch this video everyday for the rest of my life and still enjoy it.

[@juliainnes5606]

Great video, but completely ruined by the greasing ladies at the end. What exactly was the relevance? Martyn's prowess is so good that he has ladies queuing up to polish his down-tube with lubricating products? Err...

[@fortisflumen1371]

Daaamn... Didn't know that guy on a wheelchair was a fucking monster !!

[@2_b_]

Dude.. right?! Daaamn... didn't know I'd ever like Adolf Hitler's post lol

[@JoseEVOix]

Long add for WD40

[@drewdetsch5268]

Thank you Martyn, what a ride, your joy is infectious.

[@carlos5745]

cant believe that he is in wheelchair now!

[@Jurrb_]

This is really hard to watch... :'(

[@Big-T-]

Man i wish Martyn still had the use of his legs.

[@VGabor]

To this day, this is still amazing. ❤ 🔥

[@footlongburgers]

who needs full suspension

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

NEVER USE WD40 ON A BIKE. Dirt sticks WD40. It will ruin your chain, bearings...

[@marknewby8395]

Actually, the thing that damages and destroys your bike is water, not dirt. Liberally spray wd40 everywhere on metal surfaces, ignore the dust that sticks - it will be gone the instant you wash it and what is underneath is clean and pristine. Always blow dry with compressed air. My bikes last 10 times longer than anybody's bike, and it is the protective film that i constantly renew that is a big part of the reason.

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

Dirt in your chain and bearings is not good.

[@mysss29]

dirt sticks to all oils....

[@mysss29]

May your swords stay sharp! (mysss29) also, oils should never be anywhere near any of your bearings. that's what grease is for.

[@Vipr39]

WD 40 makes bike products now. www.wd40bike.com/products/

[@austdavis]

All mountain and trials rider are seriously offended.

[@SWARMUNIT10]

Can't stop watching both road bike party again and again and again love it

[@SuperArcher2345]

i wonder if martyn watches this and cries

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

VaPoRiSaTiOnZ Fuck you

[@rebelrevolution22]

Easily an 8,000 dollar bike lol

[@rebelrevolution22]

didnt read the description sorry to ruin your day

[@iGrovezz]

rebelrevolution22 its okay you've made my day better now

[@tougespecmodsandtech891]

Alot of things in europe costs more in the us you donkey

[@rebelrevolution22]

jesus christ I'm merely saying this is bike is expensive as shit

[@tougespecmodsandtech891]

i meant that to say that to iGrovezz lol

[@pedalen]

This guy. Get's hurt, for life, goes on to make the greatest bike channel on KZbin. I wish I was half the man he is.

[@Devon-School-of-Fly-Fishing]

The best thing I have seen on KZbin ever!!

[@2508Nivag]

Come back to watch the classic after his recent interview on the TRC.

[@adamchurchill9161]

could watch that all day what a cracking video Martyn is such an inspiration

[@hyttennis]

I remember seeing this back in the day, but in my ignorance had no idea who Martyn was at the time and what a legend he already was. Roll forward the clock, and today I love the GMBN crew. They're such a fantastic and inspirational group of riders.

[@MySkobi]

Watching this some time after your crash. You still are m idol. Now even more than before, because you proved that our limits are only in ours heads. You push the limits and I simply adore what you do!

[@joshcooper4337]

To have watched GNBN for so long and then to see Martin riding his bike having a grate time doing all of that was amazing

[@Sassenhaim]

This is frighing gold how did youtube hide this for 9 years from me? How did this not make world news? This is bloody amazing😎😎😎

[@johnnycash6690]

Fantastic Track by the Sound of Guns Just a pity they are not together any more

[@annetttt]

I watch this a couple of times a year, love it

[@mjbbell]

I have to watch the at least once a year 😉 just yet another one of Martyn’s video’s that just makes you want you to get out and ride..

[@DaveH1977]

This is amazing, someone who is actually enjoying riding a road bike!

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Its sad that Martyn is actually paralysed now

[@melwalshmtb9121]

So much talent just gone

[@AidanXavier1]

Still one of the best videos of all time

[@kapilchhabria1727]

Martyn is a spirit that refuses to quit. While it is wishful of me to hope that he will be back to 100%, he has not let his accident slow him down. Always an inspiration, and always in our hearts!

[@tselker]

the limits of human courage and commitment never fails to amaze me!

[@mitchstein7725]

Quite astonishing in and of itself… exponentially more so, for being done on a road bike!

[@worldgolftour]

So much better than anything you ever get on real tv! Awesome

[@dannyk3718]

phenomenal skills back in the day Mr Ashton , What's even better though is to see your still just as crazy on GMBN today mate

[@noe9580]

How the heck is this even possible???!!?!?!? I got shivers while watching this. Amazing!

[@wonderwalluk1568]

resurrecting this. Absolutely amazing

[@artemisxo6734]

honestly the riding is crazy but the editing is what really makes it- it kinda feels like he just took out his bike one day and went on a tour, like it's one continuous ride

[@thechaosengine3020]

I'm absolutely gobsmacked that you managed this with that big long stem Martyn! Mind. Blown.

[@Shahriar019]

7 years since this first came out, still give the same thrill like the first time!

[@trim15674]

What an amazing film ... and ur attitude is great ... keep it up ... all the best ...

[@hyperboytkl1077]

Thank you very much for the added bonus of some eye candy treat at the end of the video, with those living dolls.

[@lukemege-bikeadventures9712]

Absolutely AMAZING!!! What an amazing human being, Martyn Ashton we love you

[@mickv6002]

Saw Martyn before his accident at Silverstone Moto GP 2012 and was blown away by his skills. Pure talent and an awe inspiring rider.

[@davidbryant8003]

awesome bike control, loved watching it Martyn, thank you very much, RESPECT!!!!

[@normpase1815]

Martyn Ashton, you are a legend! Thank you for inspiring me!

[@fbf2231]

You change my life.Thank you! I still love biketrial.

[@DarkstarNovembr]

And this video is what introduced me to Sound of Guns

[@mastersbyiggy]

Tell me about it. I was working with a couple of guys on a new album, had no clue the drummer was the brainchild.