Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > I bow out of Desmo Due

[OWTBAR]

Well what can we say matey that hasn't all ready been said , its been fantastic to watch you and the rest of the guys and girls racing in the series over the last three and a bit years. We have has some great weekends away camping and some brilliant laughs. To us Andy (Valentino) is a true gent always has a smile on his face and has time for everyone. If my memory serves me right our first meet was mallory and from there we got the bug,seeing Andy tank around was something we didn't expect of him. We will not be disappearing we are going to have a few weekends away watching the series (Sorry Tim you not getting rid of us that quick we will be around to cook some more burgers if required Andy titanium valve is being polished up and tray will put ready with the op equipment can't say much more Andy said it all in me text sunday ,good luck with the op and see you soon .

Chris and the Valentino 65 /1 Fan Club

[paynep]

All the best Andy - if you can ward off the likes of Will and Otei the op will be a doddle!

Best wishes for whatever you do next - I'm glad I finally got to stand on a podium with you!

Paul

[badgerpilot]

I've only been around half a season and the closest I've got to you is when you're lapping me, in fact one of my best moments so far is racing for the full 8 laps in this Sunday's first DD race. Seeing the result sheet reading 2.00.18 behind instead of 1 lap was a big acheivement for me.

Take on the op like you do your racing and you'll sail through it no problem fella.

Much respect to you and see you around next year.

[Tonio600]

Best of luck with the op Andy. And Contratulations again for all your achievements during those 4 seasons. There are not many Champions out there, but you're one of them. Twice.

[Fastfasulli]

Congratulations on the championship Andy - double champ does DD have any other double champs???

You've always had a positive word which is a great thing. I'm sure you will deal with this new challenge in the same way.

Good luck

Franco

[Iconic944ss]

Its all been said Andy but the respect your fellow (and Lady) racers hold you in says it best I think.

How on earth you could race at such a level knowing your condition is beyond me but proves your total commitment.

Best wishes for your future which I'm sure will be as successful

Regards - Frank

[Mad Dog Bianchi]

real straightforward operation, usually pretty quick recovery, you gotta get used to hearing the valve click, need to keep on the blood thinners, but it seems other lifestyle changes are not called for. Wife's mom had this operation last year and we were all scared, but it was much better than we expected and she has a really normal life (no bikes however).....best of luck on the 12th, but pinch as many butts as you can in the operating room...they won't kick you out!!

[keith888]

Sorry to hear about your valve problem. Best wishes for the op! My dads been warfarin for many years after he had heart troubles. Trouble is he's a clumsy b*****r and always cutting himself on his hands. If you are the same I hope you don't mind the sight of blood as it takes ages to stop bleeding after even a small cut!!

Keith

[Dukerob]

Huge congrats on the double championships mate and best of luck for the op on Monday, now we're back from honeymoon we'll no doubt be over there bugging you during convalescence