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Martyn Ashton’s life took a dramatic turn when a spinal injury during a stunt left him paralysed from the waist down, right at the height of his career. In a single moment, everything he had worked for literally snapped. However, Joyride is not a story about loss, but one of remarkable transformation and triumph in the face of adversity.
At the heart of the book lies that pivotal moment of his injury, a life-changing event that could have easily broken him. But what makes Martyn’s story so compelling is his response. In Joyride, he typically downplays the event by "getting on with it” and claims he only did what any ordinary person would do in his situation.
It's good to think we would all be the same, but impossible to imagine.
Martyn was back in the saddle in no time, pushing himself, facing setbacks and working with bike designers to become the first paraplegic to return to trials riding. He didn’t just adjust to his new life—he thrived in it and turned it into an opportunity for growth.
Stunt legend Danny MacAskill and others offer their perspectives, painting a broader picture of the man behind the public persona. These insights make it clear that Martyn’s resilience is rare, though he chooses to think otherwise.
Ultimately, Joyride is a reminder that life can change in an instant, but how we respond defines who we are. Martyn’s story is an inspiring read for everyone - not just those who have lived terrible moments like this one. In the world of cycling Martyn Ashton has legions of supporters - they will be queuing round the block to read this.
Greg Hackett
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Joyride Synopsis
Joyride is the empowering story of the inspirational, iconic former World Champion Trials Cyclist and pioneering paraplegic, Martyn Ashton. Beginning with his life-altering accident, it follows Martyn as he discovers the power in facing one of the worst things one can imagine and realising he can take it.
Including conversations with legendary trials rider Danny MacAskill and others, Joyride explores Martyn's ability to cope with previously unimaginable physical and mental health challenges.
Martyn believes we all possess an inner strength that we can call upon when we need it most and shares his strategies for finding that strength. For a man who describes himself as 'unremarkable', Martyn approaches each stage of rehabilitation with remarkable humility, humour and positivity.
He blazes a trail as the first paraplegic to get back on two wheels, creates film content that attracts millions of views and is a motivational speaker, TV presenter, husband and father. This is his story... when life turns upside down, ride on...
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781801509114 |
| Publication date: |
15th July 2024 |
| Author: |
Lauren Davies |
| Publisher: |
Pitch Publishing an imprint of Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
352 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Biographies & Autobiographies
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About Lauren Davies
Lauren Davies began her career with a newspaper cycling column as a teenager and is a lifelong cycling fan. Lauren is the author of six books including Swell, Little Turtle Turns The Tide and, as Lauren McCrossan, Water Wings and Serve Cool. She is a consultant on feature films and a screenwriter of sports-based work, including the award-winning feature Waveriders, Kelly Slater's Cloud 9, The Tony Hawk Show and the BAFTA-nominated game IAMPlayr.
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