Darius Glover - Paralyzed Motocross Rider
Darius Glover’s story is similar to many of us: he loves to ride his motorcycle. Glover started his two-wheel addiction at the age of seven, riding his dirtbike until the sun went down. Not long after, he started competing in motocross events.
At 15, disaster struck. Glover was racing when he attempted to pass another rider. The seemingly routine maneuver went horribly wrong and Darius flew over the handlebars, only to have his motorcycle land on top of him, paralyzing him from the waist down.
Doctors told him he’d never walk or ride a motorcycle again, but Glover isn’t one to take no for an answer. Not only is he riding again, but he’s competing at a high level, trying to qualify for Loretta Lynn this year after officials almost didn’t let him in last year.
Darius Glover’s story is inspirational and motivating to say the least. It speaks of courage and determination, and as a reminder to let nothing stand in the way of reaching your dreams. Watch Glover’s video below to see for yourself how one man deals with adversity.
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Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.
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