Martyn Ashton - Road Bike Party

Martyn Ashton takes the £10k carbon road bike used by Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish for a ride with a difference. With a plan to push the limits of road biking as far as his lycra legs would dare, Martyn looked to get his ultimate ride out of the awesome Pinarello Dogma 2. This bike won the 2012 Tour de France - surely it deserves a Road Bike Party!
Shot in various locations around the UK and featuring music from 'Sound of Guns'. Road Bike Party captures some of the toughest stunts ever pulled on a carbon road bike.
A Film by Robin Kitchin
Produced by Ashton Bikes
Music: Sound of Guns 'Sometimes'
/ soundofguns
With special thanks to the Ken Fox Wall of Death.
/ www.wall-of-death.co.uk

[@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?

[@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!

[@MikeHunt-ml5wf]

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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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

[@tontoontour]

Still one of the best bike videos ever 🙌🏻

[@froeserfamily5012]

The best🚴‍♀️😊

[@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.

[@Blue-X]

This guy is a fucking legend!!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@JamesSweeper]

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

[@jaibrooks2798]

Lol

[@bradleyholton-coates8345]

This is an old comment😅

[@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.

[@stefromfortworth]

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

[@giuggiaro5724]

Martyn is back!

[@ScorpioBboy]

GiuG Giaro yeah!!

[@AlexDiasBr]

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

[@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.

[@oscarlaight6493]

Nearly had me in tears seeing this after the crash

[@realkilju]

same

[@suvtropics]

+Xantteboy Xd me too

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@JoseEVOix]

Long add for WD40

[@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 😂

[@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...

[@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.

[@stephenhermann-mtb1681]

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

[@Ghrostillo]

Sponsored by WD-40?

[@SuperArcher2345]

felpel102 yep

[@markusaurelious1150]

You're an inspiration to a generation and more.

[@DanielOnGuitar]

I will watch this video forever...

[@acquanaturale9400]

Are you still watching it?

[@fionab5098]

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

[@DevaraGian1998]

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

[@bluestraycat]

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

[@2508Nivag]

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

[@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...

[@OddyRash]

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

[@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

[@odstboom]

The most dangerous stunt in this video is when they sprayed WD-40 next to his rims 😂

[@Guoenyi]

Mad skills! How did you develop these tricks?

[@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

[@carlos5745]

cant believe that he is in wheelchair now!

[@johnnycash6690]

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

[@Jurrb_]

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

[@austdavis]

All mountain and trials rider are seriously offended.

[@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

[@Iheartdgd]

What a beautiful human being. 2:12 oops lol. One of the new guys pulled one of these on the job a couple weeks ago, and unbelievably, he wasn’t fired 😵

[@aTTaX420]

what do you even mean?

[@Iheartdgd]

aTTaX Media turned over 18 wheeler

[@justinrees5132]

and now he is a gmbn presener

[@unknownapplication10]

absolutely amazing.

[@footlongburgers]

who needs full suspension

[@Cr4zyClips]

I just don't know what to say xD This is just awesome haha I definitely bought the wrong bike.😶😂

[@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!

[@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/

[@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.

[@bbb8775]

Its sad that all we seem to see of martyn is on the dirt shed show

[@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.

[@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!

[@Big-T-]

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

[@foster1738]

On the wooden fence part he looks like a robot I miss him doing stuff like this (HE’S NOT DEAD JUST PAROLISED) he can’t do tricks on a bike anymore i hope he gets the motorcycle he was wanting

[@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

[@SuperArcher2345]

i wonder if martyn watches this and cries

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

VaPoRiSaTiOnZ Fuck you

[@grugru8091]

fucking subscribe to this guy he is unreal

[@larslarsen1585]

I ride 1 to 3hr's most day's and I might one day be able to ride half as good as Martyn but most likely NOT!!! But really the Road Bike Party film's is the video's I go to when I need motivation.

[@tonybarfield5148]

Martyn love the your road bike party video. How long did filming take shooting the footage on the Pembroke aeroplane at Long Marston airfield? The plane now has shark teeth painted on the front, and looks very rough. TONY

[@ezraschoonover9553]

Those girls are really not going to spray WD40 on the... nope nope nope!

[@Spookyshoes]

So I didnt think Road Bike Party could get any better.... then you go and make Road Bike Party 2 and its better. Great video Martyn, hope your healing up ok.

[@prorobo]

While the course at the end looks pretty shitty, the views are amazing!

[@ScoobySTi777]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@stinkypodracer7210]

So sad for Martyn now in his wheelchair all day 😞☹️

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Ya

[@melwalshmtb9121]

So much talent just gone😭😭

[@Gem-Ex]

...and now he's crippled. Definitely do not try this at home.

[@williamvowles5692]

if someone told him that in a couple of years he would paralysed from the legs down he would flip us off and tell us to get on with our day. that's what I love about him

[@adamchurchill9161]

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

[@allanwighton6236]

Awesome skills and 10/10 for the bike after service 👏😉

[@rony_ftw]

Martyn is the only person who can make road biking look cool

[@brendanyeates7895]

Holy shit you are fucking amazing!!!!!

[@dgbardy7]

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

[@godaum27]

Fantástico, e o que me impressionou foi ele fazer tudo isso numa bike aparentemente de speed.

[@Alexuc03]

He is paralysed but how?His story scared me so hard and i'm thinking to leave the downhill mtb sport ...

[@wirsindkrass]

Be careful out there and don't overestimate yourself, bro! keep it real :)

[@fixorbricks]

This is insane!!!!!!! I would have pretty much destroyed and/or died on 90% of that stuff.

[@ukpkmkk_2]

Who tf cleans the bike with WD40? And i dont mean the chain or cassette but the actual bike..

[@cf3031]

I would if they paid to sponsor me 😂

[@lukerlaforest4039]

Wow!! Martyn Ashton you are legendary!! First time seeing this, increadible skill!! On a road bike too! Lol

[@lukemege-bikeadventures9712]

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

[@reesjones7618]

It's shit that he's now paralysed👎

[@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😎😎😎

[@perijensen888]

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

[@POCHEMU_YEYTSO]

я гоняю на GT SENSOR. трюки разные делаю, от велосипеда своего жду много. Но от шоссера не ожидал

[@stevenqirkle]

I’m afraid of puddles on my road bike and this guy rode through a river

[@notchris1190]

Not anymore

[@CannondaleF700]

martin ashton paralized......look on google at his progress..very upsetting :(

[@VGabor]

To this day, this is still amazing. ❤ 🔥

[@CarlosGreenos]

Fearless and brilliant. Inspiring. Such a shame to find out he hurt himself doing what he loved.

[@hyperboytkl1077]

This is a clear demonstration of the awesome durability of the road bike being pushed to its limits. A complement to the bicycle brand / parts industry.

[@webster123ify]

When my bro told me to watch this I thought it would be boring....... and I was wrong..................DERP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cappy5384]

I go over a pebble and I get a flat... No idea how this is possible without destroying the tires

[@NikBike810]

When you buy the wrong bike

[@golfdoctorphd]

thanks for not riding on the greens

[@maxcheerio6837]

Amazing bike skill good job