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He is the blessed cyclist
"Overcoming Paralysis: An Inspiring Story of Life, Death, and Cycling for a Greater Cause"
Martin, The blessed cyclist
Cyclist & founder
You understand that even the most difficult and challenging situations can lead to incredible growth and change. And no one embodies this belief more than Martin. Despite facing a series of medical problems that would leave most people hopeless, Martin refused to give up. Instead, he made the brave decision to contribute to society and leave a lasting impact.
You understand that even the most difficult and challenging situations can lead to incredible growth and change. And no one embodies this belief more than Martin. Despite facing a series of medical problems that would leave most people hopeless, Martin refused to give up. Instead, he made the brave decision to contribute to society and leave a lasting impact.
When Martin was on the brink of death, he was saved by the hands of his doctors. However, the future was still grim as he was left paralyzed and given a 0% chance of recovery. But Martin's resilience and stubbornness could not be contained. Against all odds, he challenged the doctors and specialists who gave him such a bleak diagnosis.
Through sheer determination and a strong belief in himself, Martin embarked on a three-year journey to learn how to walk again. And not only did he succeed, but he was also able to get back on his bike and continue living life to the fullest.
Martin's story is an inspiration to all of us. It serves as a reminder that no matter how hopeless a situation may seem, as long as we have the will to keep fighting, anything is possible. So the next time you face a challenge or obstacle in your own life, remember Martin's incredible journey and let it fuel your determination and resilience. Because if Martin can transform his life in the face of such adversity, just imagine what we can all achieve.
- “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” - Albert Einstein
- "The training I like to do is go hard when you can, and when you do go hard you go as hard as you can." — Alex Stieda, first North American to wear the yellow jersey
- “You can say that climbers suffer the same as the other riders, but they suffer in a different way. You feel the pain, but you’re glad to be there” - Richard Virenque
- "Compare yourself to yourself. That’s the most satisfying way to achieve improvement." — Mary Jane Reoch, cycling coach and 1975 world pursuit silver medalist
- “It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels.” — Heinz Stücke, German long-distance touring cyclist
- "You had to be strong in the head... training, training and training. That is the only way, even if you have big talent." — Eddy Merckx, 11x Grand Tour champion
- “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realise fishing is stupid and boring.” — Desmond Tutu, South African cleric
- “It never gets easier, you just get faster.” — Greg LeMond, US cyclist
- “Truly, the bicycle is the most influential piece of product design ever.” — Hugh Pearman, British author
- “Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” — Charles M. Schultz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip
- “Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” — Charles M. Schultz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip
- “Crashing is part of cycling as crying is part of love." — Johan Museeuw, Belgian cyclist
- “As long as I breathe, I attack.” — Bernard Hinault, French cyclist
- “The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” — John Howard, US cyclist
- "oh! me it doesn’t matter whether it’s raining or the sun is shining or whatever: as long as I’m riding a bike, I know I’m the luckiest guy in the world.” -Mark Cavendish
- “Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades.” — Eddy Merckx, Belgian pro racer
- “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” - John F. Kennedy
- “The bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women than anything else in the world.” — Susan B. Anthony, US women's rights activist
- “I ride my bike to ride my bike.” - Zen proverb
- “If you brake, you don’t win.” - Mario Cipollini
- “Biking is not just a sport, it’s a way of life.” - Anonymous
- “Riding a bike is everything to a cyclist. The friendship and camaraderie you have with other cyclists… to a cyclist, it was the be-all and end-all of your life.” — Tommy Godwin
- “Bicycles may change, but cycling is timeless.” -Zapata Espinoza
- “I don’t ride a bike to add days to my life. I ride a bike to add life to my days.” -Anonymous
- "Paris-Roubaix is a horrible race to ride but the most beautiful one to win." — Sean Kelly, 2x Paris-Roubaix winner