VeloVeritas, Ed Hood, 4 April 2014
Posted by: Bitossi

onathan Bellis was one of British Cycling’s brightest lights - until a life threatening scooter crash on September 19th 2009 in his then home of Tuscany. The versatile man from the Isle of Man spent practically a year in hospital and even then had to return for another operation at the end of 2010. Prior to the accident it looked as if Bellis was headed for the very top.

The Tour of UK, The Tour of UK, 7 February 2014
Posted by: Bitossi

IT is four long years now since Jonny Bellis came as close to death as it is possible without actually shifting off this mortal coil and for many that survival alone and the miraculously decent quality of life that has followed would be enough. But not Bellis, a former World Junior Bronze medal winner and a man on a mission. He still wants to ride fast, win races and stand on podiums. Once a racer, always a racer.

team-saxobank.com, 10 December 2010
Posted by: lucybears

British Jonathan Bellis had a promising career ahead of him but in September 2009 his whole life was suddenly on hold as he was hit by a car and put into a coma for six weeks. After a long period between life and death, he is now on his way back to professional cycling.

pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 17 January 2009
Posted by: lucybears

Saxo Bank’s ‘Survival Camp’ – essential for team bonding, or a PR stunt? But its like ‘Nam; ‘how can you know what it’s like if you weren’t there, man?’ So we talked to new pro and former Under-23 Worlds bronze medallist, Jonathan Bellis for the low down.

pezcyclingnews.com, Edmond Hood, 24 September 2008
Posted by: lucybears

It’s every young rider’s dream to turn pro for a big team – how does it feel, and how does it come about? PEZ spoke to 2007 Stuttgart U23 bronze medallist, Jonathan (Jonny) Bellis of GB about his recent move to Bjarne Riis’s ‘super team’ CSC Saxo Bank.

cyclingweekly.co.uk, 17 December 2007
Posted by: lucybears

After winning a bronze medal in the under-23 World Championships Jonny Bellis has his sights set on following fellow Manxman Mark Cavendish into the professional ranks.

cyclingweekly.co.uk, 29 November 2007
Posted by: lucybears

The latest in a long line of champions from the Isle of Man, Jonny gave up hopes of playing rugby for England in favour of chasing dreams of glory on his bike.