Ryno's Last Ride...

[@waynebroste3028]

im almost 70, broke my left leg 5 separate time, raced forever, youll feel better, go ride Ryan !!!

[@donbrashsux]

Best piece of advice .. 👌there is life after racing and it’s a lot more enjoyable when you can walk and stay healthy

[@grassrootsmx2890]

Best advice 👍 when it’s done it’s done. When you watch the old videos from Ryno’s era you can see some of the things they were doing every single week was unbelievable. Surely once you step away from that level of intensity it’s best to stay away. Great channel. Important motocross wisdom. 👍

[@brad2233]

Not sure why anyone would quit riding after they retire- Back down the speed like everyone else does as they get older.

[@eddiekunitz143]

some guys its impossible to do that, so instead they stop altogether.

[@Shawn-in-da-Canyon]

@@brad2233 That’s what I did. Just back it down they said and you’ll be ok. At 58, I broke my 1st bone ever, and my 2nd bone and my 3rd bone. No, not done yet. And, my 4th bone. Still not finished. Yeah, I broke 5 bones in one crash. All while I backed it down to a safe level. There’s no such thing as a safe level in our sport.

[@christophervillarreal8565]

@@Shawn-in-da-Canyondude!!! Fell so many times in my younger years and these last three years… 6 broken ribs broken collar bone collapsed lungs crazy stupid expensive hospital bills…. Shit is wild 😂 but boy do I love dirt bikes

[@loganmilesMX]

I run now, same feelings about getting hurt. My knees still aching but man 6-7miles in that zen kicks in, shooting a compound bow puts you there too with out that intensity, it's crazy. You'll find more energy to fill that void just keep you eyes open.

[@yellowveedub]

What's tough is giving it up and not riding anymore. Whether it's BMX, MX or Downhill MTB. I hit a deer on my street bike a month ago and lucky to be alive . Not scared from hitting the deer. Not scared of dying. Scared of not being able to live and ride again. Injuries suck. Once you've felt that sensation of going fast and doing your technique spot on you don't want to give up that feeling. Giving up that feeling is backing off and going slower and only doubling that triple, only going half speed. Your brain knows you have gone faster and you want to go that fast but having multiple injuries, and multiple concussions your body just doesn't move like it once did. At least mine doesn't and I'm pushing 60. I can't cope with not riding 😢

[@wcz61]

Ryan you should pass that advice to Austin Forkner there’s a guy who just has to hand it up while he can still walk and enjoy life. That Black Cloud will never leave him.

[@papabear9498]

Absolutly! You see the same thing with entertainers/musicians too…when the lights go down things get tough. This is great for dudes to hear ahead of time so they can have a better idea

[@jangoreo]

Ride or die, Might as well go ride.

[@matthewtoes6433]

Hate to blow the hat off your opinion Ryan but Mike Brown is sensational he awesome but he's controlled after retirement You were riding that 80's bike at Loretta Lynn's like it was 1995 Adam chincerulo should come back to the sport if he feels fit just ride for the money for as long as he can just slow down a bit

[@steveh1510]

Good advice!

[@RandomGuy-gy9dj]

The one thing I discovered after getting out of motocross was that nothing else scratched the itch. Trail riding? Just didn't have any appeal. Street Bikes? Same thing, missed the physical challenge. Took up rock climbing to stay in shape, but absolutely nothing came close to the feeling of nervous nausea behind the gate as the adrenaline spiked. Then the board goes sideways and the world fades out as you focus on the twitch of the starting gate. Grabbing gears to the first corner and maybe you get thru clean or even holeshot. Making it thru the checkered flag ahead of your friends, or better yet your rivals. It's been 20 years and I have yet to find anything that compares to the experience.

[@Papparratzi]

If it was the energy, you’d still race. It’s not just that, it’s that at some point you wanted to “ race “ not just ride. That competitive desire to win is the addiction. I think it’s what makes champions, champions. Once you can let go of that desire to conquer and instead, enjoy. You’ll be able to ride safely and not get hurt. In other words, if your worried about getting hurt, it’s because your focused on the wrong thing. Switch it up. Do some trials or something that’s requires focus and forethought rather than reactionary. As for me. I’m relearning out on the trails and practicing your body position. I’m going slower but incrementally beginning to feel a new excitement like when I first rode. My new goal is to be a safer but technically better rider up until I’m 85. That goal means riding not a sprint, it’s a long grandprix.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

💯 Agree.

[@neilr4867]

McGrath still goes out and waxes everyone in his age group for fun now and again. The fans love it too. If he enjoys it, so what?

[@peaceprayer595]

exactly!!!

[@amoore2165]

Eh, I don’t know. I don’t knock the decision at all as it is definitely rational and reasonable but I wouldn’t knock people who continue to ride either. Currently 53 and I go out to the race tracks regularly but I do everything I can to have the benefits of riding but minimize the risk. For one major thing I don’t race anymore…I just go out on practice days which greatly reduces the risk. The riskiest parts are the start, the first half lap craziness and most of all…fatigue. So not racing there are no starts, no chaotic craziness and most of all, when I start to get too tired or my forearms are too pumped up and I feel like I’m losing control of the bike I just pull off. If a guy is clearly faster I just give him a line to go by and maybe see if I can hang for a bit. Additionally I wear all the safety gear. Full outside chest protector with side protection, neck brace, gloves boots, knee braces, etc. It’s a minor pain to get the stuff on and take it off but I don’t notice anything on the track and getting dressed and undressed is a minor inconvenience. I ride at an ok level. Cleared a jump that was a distance of 35 paces the other day. So I still get the fun out of it, it’s good exercise that helps to keep me in shape and more importantly gives me motivation to be in shape, it keeps my mind and my reflexes sharp. I honestly don’t feel any different than I did in my 20’s except maybe not quite as strong but I was exceptionally strong in my 20’s so I’m still probably similar to the average 20 something…maybe a little stronger. All that said, yes, I say it knocking on wood. Not going to pretend crashes and injuries are not a possibility…but so far so good over the last 15 years or so. Not that I know him personally but Emig seems to be striking a nice balance. McGrath as far as I know is still a great rider which means he must be doing some sort of riding. I think Carmichael is the same. Maybe a bit of tortoise and hare where I’m the tortoise just continuing to plod along. I remember being in my 20’s. Mid pack B rider at the time. I was at a practice day and there was a guy in front of me who was quite good. About the same pace I was. He happened to be parked right next to me….when he took his helmet off he was like 55 years old! And I was like, “Wow, I had no idea…he was fast, he was smooth, he was throwing the bike around….i assumed he was in his 20’s..I want to be like THAT guy when I get older.” That moment has always stuck with me as inspirational.

[@MX-CO]

A lot of people believe that the neck brace is a limits your natural movements

[@amoore2165]

@@MX-CO As said, I’m not racing. So any inkling of speed reduction is irrelevant and I generally can’t even tell it’s on. The safety aspect is way more important to me. Tim Gajser still wears one at the top level so it can’t affect much. A broken neck is every riders worst fear.

[@MX-CO]

@amoore2165 I agree it's my worst fear as well. but I don't want to wear anything that gonna make it more likely to crash. If you don't notice it, then all good 👌

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

I race against people in their early 60s. They are top 20 out of 100s.. without putting themselves in serious danger. We do ride woods. Not moto. But. I've also met old men on the moto track in their 70s. They didn't like dodging trees. 😊 Said moto was easier than the fighting cancer.

[@Shawn-in-da-Canyon]

That’s what I did. Just back it down they said and you’ll be ok. At 58, I broke my 1st bone ever, and my 2nd bone and my 3rd bone. No, not done yet. And, my 4th bone. Still not finished. Yeah, I broke 5 bones in one crash. All while I backed it down to a safe level. There’s no such thing as a safe level in our sport.

[@bikesbeersbeats]

I think all athletes experience this to some degree because the sport IS who they are. The sport defines you as the person, because of this its hard to let go because we have to rediscover who you are and who your friends are. The good news is theres a huge world of awesome other sports to be competitive in that comes with far less risk. The closest I see to mx is going to be hard enduro, low speeds but very technical riding (no crazy jumps). If you want to get even more weird then look at trials which is more about the mind and deep technical skills. There are people in their 60s and 70s competing at a high level in these sports. At some point you want to be able to come home at the end of a day and enjoy your family/friends and be there for them.

[@maartenvanhappen6913]

as soon as you identify with being a trials rider, or a mountain bike rider, or being a dad or a teacher, you can stop racing because you don't have tobidenrify as a racer anymore. You have value as a non-racer

[@dougparis7095]

Nicely said! Getting your dopamine hit from dirt biking is awesome, problem is you pay the price as you are saying. You can definitely get your dopamine hit other ways, like cold plunges

[@waynebroste3028]

when i was very young, Jody Wiesel said, how long can you be hungry for the first corner ? i told myself i was never not gonna get up over the bars !

[@MX-CO]

I think they need a low and mid levels, like air cooled 100cc-150cc or electric equivalent. Beginners and older guys and even ex pro's could do slower classes just for fun. Not everyone wants to go so extreme

[@yodavizion]

Watching now 🍿

[@Rick40years]

Great point. Smart

[@kurtfosberg4457]

Went on a ride on a old gsxr it's a 87 bought it new in 88 at dusk on the way home decided to take a longer and older road route home and just run it through some curves thinking ya know there could be some deer out moving around and that would be a mess for sure but sometimes even everyday life is not really a safe ride some of us have jobs that could kill people if we are not lucky sometimes. Didn't really feel the greatest when I woke up in the morning and then got gohsted by the boss and the guy who usually tells me where the next job tending block is. Got a couple bad teeth that needs pulling people die from stuff like that. It started to rain just when I was putting the old Suzuki in the garage and I thought it was cool how the day ended even though I was alone I felt like I riding like the bike was meant to be riden and I honestly think if it would have went bad I think in the middle of it I would have thought either way I'm ok with this it's just how it goes.

[@RaceIndigo]

Who are you to tell someone what is best for them or what it is that they love? This is a lot of fear being projected, which is understandable. I know what you are saying about chasing the energy, however it is possible to get beyond that and still choose to race.

[@richardleboeuf7771]

So it sounds like just going out and having fun ride is hard for you because of the crazy level you guys were at but JM seems to still have fun at it …..

[@Steve-vt1oo]

You Contradict yourself quite a bit and for someone who praises himself on technique and this and that you just had some bad luck and you got hurt whether it be your riding skills or just bad luck but you shouldn't tell other people not to ride when you don't live in there life you're kind of full yourself in a way and overdramatic about some things and want to be Mr. Know at all about everything but it doesn't always work for everybody.

[@kylefabbro171]

Trey Canard was smart to move on too. Guy was incredible on a bike, but somehow hit the deck countless times.

[@DerekMantei]

he still rides, tests and races some events.

[@ronaldtravis970]

Fun . Remember having FUN ?? Just FUN 🤦🏻

[@irietropicals4255]

Nah man. People ride for a passion. If it is in your soul then ride. Everyone is different.

[@keithpeterson6108]

You weren't about to tel AC anything. Ryno is a narcissist. Everything is about him. Even AC retiring. I like his riding advice. But after that, he can pretty much zip it.

[@fabianandreslopez8794]

Un abrazo mono desde argentina

[@christophervillarreal8565]

That’s when you gotta build your own fun track and rip it all day every day enjoying the memories while still being able to enjoy the bike and the love of riding.