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Offline MauriceR

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Ryan Villopoto story
« on: February 12, 2013, 04:55:36 am »
Pretty interesting story on Villopoto's career so far
not sure where video was hosted but you can see it here
http://www.mxforum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34199&sid=0019b66abe8192ffd9b8d99d10f18aa0

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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2013, 10:00:16 am »
Thanks for the link, I've been waiting to see this, very moving.
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2013, 06:29:22 pm »
What a great kid. No BS with him
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2013, 06:38:35 pm »
Just proves to me that I never had (and will never have) what it takes to be one of the 'greats'.





And I'm glad...........  ;)

Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2013, 09:07:48 pm »
That is one amazing production - I'm so glad I watched it.  Talk about insights into what life for the top level racers is like.  And perhaps more importantly, what its like for the whole family unit.  Full points to the Villo family for participating and opening up like they did, and go back over all the stages of his life for the camera, including the years when their family went off the rails.  And for that reason, I'm sure CR could do one very similar.

We only get to see them largely with helmet on, hurtling round a racetrack or on the podium.  That reveals nothing about their life in its entirety.  All in all, I'm amazed the shit that can and must go thru their heads about everything doesn't punt them off the track all the freakin time - it would me I'm sure.

RV's results over the last six years or so show he can put all that to one side for the singular purpose of achieving the goal of being the best - incredible.

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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2013, 09:16:37 pm »
Thanks for the link. Really enjoyed the program. It is scary how much effort goes into top level MX. They are absolute freaks. Respect  8) 8) 8)
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2013, 09:36:21 pm »
amazing eye opener !!........... though he can still come for Lamb Roast or a shed chat  :)
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2013, 10:05:59 pm »
Great program, lets you see the warts & all version.
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2013, 10:10:05 pm »
lets you see the warts & all version.

Its nearly destroyed the family and he missed out on 3 years of his sisters life..how much harder do you want it to be ??
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 10:12:58 pm »
Hey VMX247 Very true & in places hard to watch, I know how his parents were feeling.
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2013, 10:35:27 pm »
Hey VMX247 Very true & in places hard to watch, I know how his parents were feeling.
sorry didnt read the "lets" word in your post properly........Excuse- over 40 degree today  :P  ;D
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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2013, 12:45:59 am »
What a fantastic insight .... quite moving as well.

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Re: Ryan Villopoto story
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2013, 08:15:29 am »
No prob's VMX247, I try not to be too sensitive, particularly on a forum LOL !
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