The Fastest One Armed Motocrosser in the World ? Craig Parks

We had the pleasure of meeting a truly inspirational character called Craig Parks

Motocross is a tough sport for anyone and everyone so we were blown away when we found out that Craig, who lost his right arm in an accident a few years ago, passion is riding Motocross and he continues to do so without his arm. As you will see from the film he doesn't just ride, he hauls ass & hits all the big jumps and shows many of the riders the way round the track !! We have absolute respect for this guy....#inspiration

Riding a motocross bike is no easy thing. These motorcycles are designed to handle very differently compared to a road bike. Riding them with one hand is something that only a few can master after years of experience and tons of determination.

Craig Parks was one unfortunate rider who met with an accident many years ago and lost his right arm. Riding an Aprilia RS 250, Parks lost the rear wheel around a left hand corner when he was doing 90 mph. The crash took his arm clean off and he was left with injuries to his legs and hands.

That crash did not stop the biker who had motorcycles infused with his DNA. Parks’ motorcycle has been altered a bit to suit his condition because riding motocross is a very physically demanding sport.


craig parks on bike










Losing an arm in a motorcycle accident didnt stop Craig Parks from getting back on a motocross bike and living his dream.

As you will see from the film he doesn’t just ride, he hauls ass & hits all the big jumps and shows many of the riders the way round the track !! We have absolute respect for this guy…




NOTE  : Hello, I Mahen Pitale, Below Elbow Prosthetic Users, I came across some websites while surfing the internet, which would be very 
helpful for people who want to ride a motor bike (hand and leg amputees). And here is great information about bike modification and their
parts. And you will be inspired by watching videos of some amputee riders. This will give you more convenience to drive a motorbike.
For this, I thank the company that created the website. This information should reach maximum amputees, it is for this, not to do any
business. I request the amputees people to please drive without proper license, and modification ,only after doing good practice.


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