Valentino Rossi Injured in Motocross Accident

[FalconX]

@Paul Jeffrey
Very much interested in reading this, MotoGP is racing, too, just on 2 wheels. And Rossi is one of the biggest names in the racing world, so news like these belong here I think.

As far as this incident goes, as much as I am a Rossi fan this kinda shows me that he is not willing to do (or not do) everything it takes to win another title. It is tough enough on the track, so why would you risk your chances that you have to fight for every race weekend by doing this kind of injury-prone activity between races? I understand it is fun and all, but I am sure he is aware that this could happen and ruin his chances in MotoGP, like it did now. To me, if you want that title you have to go for it 100%, on and off track, particularly with the kind of competition that is going on there. So if you value the occasional motocross fun more than your title chance, it says something. Still all the best to Vale, hope he recovers soon.

 

[miky90]

That weekend with Lorenzo breaking his collarbone really stands out in my memory in MotoGP. I don't really like him too much, but breaking a collarbone in FP2, flying out, getting it worked on, flying back, getting through the other sessions and then taking 5th place in the race...really astounding stuff.

I'm sure one who is as spritely and determined as Rossi will not want to leave on a whimper of an injury. I had a feeling that the year had already been written off by him with the strange 2017 Yamaha troubles they've been having, still close though. Positive words from him in his update, but we'll always expect to see that

Appreciate the article RD, from those of us who follow multiple motorsport disciplines haha.

I agree with you, while being a great fan of Rossi, that time Lorenzo proved to be a warrior and i was
excited and i almost cried when i see him sore at the end of the race! I find it also disrespectful that in the article written by the editor comes the question "will be the end of Rossi's career?" I do not think so!!! In fact, I hope Rossi is back on the bike already in Misano, going against the doctors' opinions and adding another great piece of history in his long career (-;

 

[Minibull]

@Paul Jeffrey
Very much interested in reading this, MotoGP is racing, too, just on 2 wheels. And Rossi is one of the biggest names in the racing world, so news like these belong here I think.

As far as this incident goes, as much as I am a Rossi fan this kinda shows me that he is not willing to do (or not do) everything it takes to win another title. It is tough enough on the track, so why would you risk your chances that you have to fight for every race weekend by doing this kind of injury-prone activity between races? I understand it is fun and all, but I am sure he is aware that this could happen and ruin his chances in MotoGP, like it did now. To me, if you want that title you have to go for it 100%, on and off track, particularly with the kind of competition that is going on there. So if you value the occasional motocross fun more than your title chance, it says something. Still all the best to Vale, hope he recovers soon.

That's the thing though, training like this is going 100% for it. It's fair to say most of the riders do this kind of thing in their spare time, be it motocross, supercross, motard, flat tracking, even just pounding laps on a trackbike. Heck, heaps of them road cycle too. I don't see them stopping that even after Nicky Haydens death a few months ago. Accidents always happen, and they obviously weigh the risk vs rewards out.
Fairly certain a lot of them don't ride motorbikes on the road, as they realise that is not much use in training and hella dangerous.

They all say training like that is how you keep your riding at the highest level and continue to refine and learn things in controlling the bike. The ranch being a great example where Rossi trains with other riders, lots of competition and dirt track racing from the younger riders to keep him at the sharp end of his game.
I'm sure a team that started to control their riders heavily and only allow them to exercise and weight train would find a rather "dull" rider on their bikes, I can't think of a better word than that, dull.

 

[Andy_J]

@Paul Jeffrey Thanks for some motorcycling race news. We could do with much more as it is racing and it is motorsport, arguably the most undiluted form too.

As for Rossi, well he owns his own motocross ranch style place and probably rides dirt bikes every day he is away from Moto Gp and does what wants. And as for the leg break, come on folks, this is motorcycle racing where men are real men None of that Halo rubbish or being scared of crashes here. Hell, motorcycle racers break bones and race the next day. What's a broken bone between friends? He'll probably be up for the next Moto Gp race.

 

[Damage Inc]

Just a heads up for some, Moto GP and I presume SBK riders often do this sort of racing/riding between races to brush up on skills of sliding around. Marc Marquez recently broke a leg doing similar things a while back. I'm certain the "Doctors Dangle" comes from an off road bike riding style.

I'm gutted for Rossi as I'm a huge fan of his, but as others have said he's a biker so tough as nails. He'll be back when he's good and ready. It's a shame for the over all season though as a 4 way battle is now reduced to a 3 way fight. Go Dovi!

hang on was it motorcross or enduro?

 

[Phil Davies]

Obviously being British Cal is the rider I follow the most,But Mr Rossi is a living legend and what he has achieved during his career is outstanding,So I would really like to see him get that 10th championship win before he retires.Agree with @Andy Jackson great to have some motorcycling race news,More PLEASE .

 

[apex11]

Can i just say that a lot of Motorcycle racers use Motorcross as training, its not just for fun to them though it is fun, this is similar really to a footballer getting a bust leg during training session, its rubbish and annoying but they have to train its a balance of things.
There is an argument with Rossi's age maybe he should knock Motorcross on the head but again the counter argument would still be its a training tool as teaches better bike control etc and even Rossi needs to keep learning and evolving...

As an aside look at Niki Haydon, do you ban riders from riding push bikes?

 

[James Cook]

Halo for motorbikes coming soon?

 

[apex11]

Halo for motorbikes coming soon?

lol, they do have those air bags in the leathers which makes them look like Kim Kardahien when they crash!

 

[Isaac Chavira]

God I remember watching his crash in 2010. I literally cringed and stood up from my couch. I know he want's that 10th Championship but to me as a fan, Nine is good enough for me. I wish him a speedy recovery. I think it's time for him to maybe enter the Team Manager / Principal role. He would be invaluable to new riders entering the premier class.

 

[Glaurung]

Get well soon Valentino.
Sunday MotoGP races will not be the same without him .

 

[InsaneOzzie]

Rossi had a stainless nail inserted to stabilize the fractures, and according the the specialist will be out for 40 days after a 3 to 4 day hospital stay. So Rossi will potentially be sidelined for the next two months and will miss the next two races in San Marino and Spain but could possibly return in Japan on October 15.

Knowing Rossi he will be back on the bike by San Marino, and even if he doesn't his contract is good till seasons end 2018, and with recent talk of an extension to 2019 with Yamaha, he will still have time to win his 10th championship.

 

[Damage Inc]

God I remember watching his crash in 2010. I literally cringed and stood up from my couch. I know he want's that 10th Championship but to me as a fan, Nine is good enough for me. I wish him a speedy recovery. I think it's time for him to maybe enter the Team Manager / Principal role. He would be invaluable to new riders entering the premier class.

I agree, although as long as Rossi is having enough fun riding he'll continue (probably till he's a pensioner!). I'm really not sure he'll get the tenth anyway as the quality he's competing with is probably the best since I started watching bike GPs with Lawson, Gardner, Schwantz, Rainey and Doohan. He's doing amazing for someone in their late 30's!!

 

[wombat999]

Very much the norm for most riders to hone their skills riding dirt bikes.
That said, I doubt if he will be back until Japan at the earliest, while a wise course would be take the rest of the season off.
Valentino is fit and tough but he's also 38, bones don't mend as quickly at that age!
Their stand in rider will probably be one of the Japanese domestic series Yamaha riders, none of the current teams are going to loan one their contracted boys to Yamaha.

 

[Rob Every]

Vale's crash was while he was doing endure of some kind.

Apparently he also owns an areas to be able to do this, and the difference is vast, endure is often very slow speed but over obstacles like trials riding, rocks, rivers, steep drops and climbs, but also open areas and motocross style sections, so it is a real test.

And the top guys ride like this for 3 or 4 hours!!!

It sounded like he got his wheel stuck and simply stuck out a leg to compensate and that leg got trapped and broke, not jumping, going quick at all.

Stand in will be vd Mark, A Dorna favourite as he is Dutch

 

[redt]

How Rossi finished 5th at Aragon I will never know
He really is "The Doctor"

 

[wombat999]

A remarkable performance but (and I've been a longtime 'fan'!) was it really necessary?
Valentino just showed us that he remains one of the very best MotoGP riders of all time, which most of us know, but I noticed he was getting ragged from mid race on, and I kept thinking "Just stay on the bike".
No championship for him this year and another fall could have been catastrophic!
But yes, a great deal of respect due for the man.