He was riding the latest bikes including John Hopkin Moto GP bike, a Suzuki Grand Prix bike, all 240-brake horsepower with 157 kilos! But his biggest 2 days was with Valentino Rossi! WOW! A private track, just him and Rossi making a DVD for those that bought a Yamaha R6, 10 years from the off.

Then he went for a route operation. The GP sent him to Northampton, who sent him to Oxford. The Prof (Linda Hands) told him it would mean a semi-conscious operation - 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours. But, 10 hours later he has one artery to the brain cut. He was put in ICU (Intense Care Unit).

His ex-wife and Rob, his best mate, were told he had a 5% chance of living. 10 days in ICU and 4 months in the stroke unit, he was yet out. Unable to walk or speak 3 words. Yes, no, and a swear word. His mind was active! Half a brain and half a body (right side) but still active!

Andy now has 80% vocalic there and is walking in Marathons (2 in MDS and 1/2 MDS and Tour de Trigs). He is STILL riding a motorbike and has appeared on TV (BBC 2, Employable Me). He loves to talk!!!