faffi Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Amazing and inspiring stuff, at the very least. =6836&tx_ttnews[backPid]=33&cHash=c5f562a2e2"]http://www.ma.org.au/index.php?id=37&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=6836&tx_ttnews[backPid]=33&cHash=c5f562a2e2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khp Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Inspiring indeed, but exactly which myths is this story supposed to kill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 That you cannot be tense on the bars and that you must hang off and that you must grip the thank and that you must weigh the pegs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmith12 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I wouldn't categorize techniques in the same place as myths. To me, the story proves that alternate riding styles can be fast too. The tech of modern bikes/tires are amazing, join that with huge rider determination/confidence, willingness to take risks and you have a winning combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugget Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I would have to agree there's no myths there... If anything it shows that a person can be tense, push on the 'bars like they're pushing a wheelbarrow and not move off the seat, and still be a C grade racer... But that's not too say that it's an ideal or particularly safe way to ride. I have a suspicion that Matt would not only prefer to be able to move freely on the bike, but would be able to ride faster and safer as well. After all, why wouldn't he want to ride like he used to? When he was injured he was the reigning Western Australia Superbike champion (and is also 27 times WA Motocross champion). Currently being a C Grade racer is a long way from that. I don't mean to take anything away from him because getting back on a bike after what he's been through deserves all respect. But I think it's safe to say that we'll never see a disabled person challenging for any type of state or national championship. Not being able to move on a bike (or choosing not to) is a severe limitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Not saying it is ideal, just that it should not be possible if one is to believe the amount of extra lean required when not hanging off and how hard it should be to keep it upright when using only arms for support. I cannot see anybody win a MotoGP race without the use of the lower body, but I do wonder if it would be possible to do so without hanging off if the rider was good enough doing other stuff on the bike to compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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