Post by admin on Feb 8, 2003 21:30:40 GMT 8
For those who follow this stuff: A press release from Ashton Bikes Ltd.
Broken Back!
A recent ride out with mates ended in disaster for Martyn Ashton! Martyn, who along with Chris Akrigg, Martin Hawyes and team mate Edd Tongue, took a trip to the local skate park. After a severely miscued landing Martyn was rushed to the local hospital and was told he had broken his back. The actual diagnosis is "compressed fracture T8" - basically a crushed vertebrae. Initial signs are good for a complete recovery, and a return for Bike 2003 is not ruled out.
After 14 years in the sport this is Martyn's first serious injury so it's about time he had a bit of a rest. Most riders return back from a layoff feeling refreshed and fired up, not to mention being a little better on the PlayStation. Animal would like to wish Martyn a good rest and look forward to more great shows during the summer.
(Steve Kitchen)
Broken Back!
A recent ride out with mates ended in disaster for Martyn Ashton! Martyn, who along with Chris Akrigg, Martin Hawyes and team mate Edd Tongue, took a trip to the local skate park. After a severely miscued landing Martyn was rushed to the local hospital and was told he had broken his back. The actual diagnosis is "compressed fracture T8" - basically a crushed vertebrae. Initial signs are good for a complete recovery, and a return for Bike 2003 is not ruled out.
After 14 years in the sport this is Martyn's first serious injury so it's about time he had a bit of a rest. Most riders return back from a layoff feeling refreshed and fired up, not to mention being a little better on the PlayStation. Animal would like to wish Martyn a good rest and look forward to more great shows during the summer.
(Steve Kitchen)
