In July 2011 whilst on my way home after work, I was involved in a collision with a car. This really messed my day up, not to mention that of my family.

My sister was due to be married the next day and I was giving a speech, distinct possibility I may not be able to attend.

My wife was greeted by the Traffic Police who were waiting outside our house, she was informed that I had been involved in a road accident and that she needed to accompany them immediately to Frenchay hospital in Bristol. On arrival, she was asked to wait in the relatives room. Eventually, the staff came to get her and, not knowing what to expect, she was faced with this.

For nearly a week it was not known if I would wake or if I had sustained brain damage.

But, after several operations by some incredible doctors, and brilliant staff of the intensive care unit, I woke up, here are just some of the injuries.

Despite all of this…..

….you can`t keep a good man down!

I bought a Suzuki GSXR 750 from my brother in law as a project, something to occupy the little time I had between work, house, family and T.A. Something I had not done before, but as i had paid for my garage to be built, I thought it only right that that it be used for a garage type project.

Really chuffed with how it turned out for a first time project. Then it was time to sell her on for someone else to enjoy her. I had my Gixxer already.

Due to the amount of miles I covered, working all over the place driving for various companies, I bought the slightly larger cc bike to cope with the extra miles.

Loved riding, rain or shine, hot or freezing, dry or even in the snow. If I had to go to work, the bike was how I got there (except when you couldn`t walk due to ice making it too slippery!).