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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Get well soon AC, I wanna see you ride again, fresh injuries can mess with your emotions about riding, but once your all healed up I'll bet you'll be back on a bike doin something awsome. Good luck bro!
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Sorry to hear this...

A.C. is the Shyt,...
I'll never forget this one clip at Night...
From "O-town Thowdown" He does an Endo Rolls it out to 180,
But it had sooo much fkn momentum he Lifted the Front end up on the rotation before the Back end Landed, and it was Floating a good 6+ inches in the air..(In Slow mo LOL...) It was Fkn awesome..........

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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All my thoughts are with you AC I truly hope that you heal and find happiness and fullfillment in wahtever you pursue next I will always remeber feeling your riding as it flowed with the type of music that you listened to reggae I think. A hero never retires just lives on forever in our thoughts and hopefully shines through in our collective styles.

Thankyou teach for the information was put accross like a true gentleman.
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by J Dollaz
Sorry to hear this...

A.C. is the Shyt,...
I'll never forget this one clip at Night...
From "O-town Thowdown" He does an Endo Rolls it out to 180,
But it had sooo much fkn momentum he Lifted the Front end up on the rotation before the Back end Landed, and it was Floating a good 6+ inches in the air..(In Slow mo LOL...) It was Fkn awesome..........
That my freind is calle a "hop endoe"
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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hope u have a speedy recovery... good luck...

Ainda sabe o portugues AC?? espero que sua recuperação aconteça o mais rapido possivel, acompanho seu trabalho faz tempo! sou um grande fan seu!! boas vibrações pra voçe!! fica com deus!!
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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AC is a class act, no doubt.

meeting him at SW '06 was a privelage. Heal up man!
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Heal up AC>> The best of the best!! He has had a good run,so if anything his name will live on and on and on..What up TEACH!!!
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At stuntwars 06, I was sitting in the back of the bike trailer with wifey and some friends. A.C. Was walking by and he turned and walked out of his way up to us and offered a handshake with "Hi, I'm A.C..". He didn't have to stop to talk to us, but he did, and was a hell of a nice guy with no ego. He was just real, and an extremely good guy. I doubt he remembers it, but I'll never forget it. There are a lot of stuck up stuntriders, but he isn't one of them. I think we could all learn a lot from him! I was very impressed and inspired by A.C. in that tiny exchange. I hope that he heals quickly and strongly. I'm sure he will find enjoyment in whatever he pursues!
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Originally Posted by Schooler
That my freind is calle a "hop endoe"
You learn something new everyday.. Thank


Hope all is getting better AC..
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TEACH C6
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I just got off the phone with AC the other day and he wanted me to express a few of his thoughts to the stuntlife and even greater than that, the world wide stuntriding community.

AC has and will continue to be a legend in this sport, doing stuff 20 years ago that many ‘pros’ still struggle with now. He is an unbelievable rider and person, with lots to give anyone who comes in contact with him.

I’ve had the privilege of riding with him and against him both over seas and here in the States and it’s something that is an absolutely amazing experience for those of us lucky enough to have had that opportunity. From the French Riviera to AC’s first Argo Cycles sponsored Stuntwars to the XDL Championship in Vegas on the HAI 636, AC has never ceased to amaze everyone.

Recently, as has been posted somewhere, AC was in a pretty horrific accident…here are some snippets of his side of the story with as many details as I can remember.

Due to the injuries he suffered, he has decided to retire from stuntriding.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, AC wanted everyone to know how much he loves riding, loves the people, and loves the lifestyle of what we all do. He also wanted to remind people of the risks we take everytime we get on the bike and how dangerous it is….even to the world’s best riders.

While riding a tandem wheelie in 3rd gear, I believe, he completely lost his rear brake on a sitdown wheelie. In an attempt to protect his female rider, he stomped both of his feet down on the ground very hard, consequently snapping his Tibia in one leg. AC did what he set out to do and the woman was absolutely unscathed as AC put is body in the path of destruction. AC’s Tibia was poking through his skin and out of his leg yet he remained calm and composed enough to chat with emergency personnel.

I believe that AC underwent extensive surgery at a hospital near the show location and has subsequently undergone even more surgery in an attempt to save his leg. He has had multiple skin graphs done in both surgerys and he has lost a part of his tibia, leaving his one leg a little shorter at the present time then the other one.

After a 1000km drive to his home in Spain, AC is bedridden with a nurse coming every other day or so. He is in a lot of pain and is not nearly out of the woods yet. There is a chance that he will never walk again and there is also a chance that he will have to have his leg amputated if an infection were to set in. However, I am confident that AC will make a full recovery in due time. The circumstances aren’t great yet AC remains in good spirits and is looking forward to moving on with the next phase of his life. If all goes well, he will attempt walking in four months, but will never ride competitively again. AC is very much an unbelieveable person, and even in his current state he talks about his plans and goals for the future, which include diving into music and particularly the saxophone with as much desire and dedication as he has ridden his stuntbike for all these years. He is as calm and composed, as well as upbeat, as anyone I’ve ever known in a situation like this. This is the true AC…jamming out on his harmonica with a smile on his face…that harmonious (no pun intended) is the man that still shines.

AC is selling all of his motorcycles, scooters, etc, so if you know anyone who is legitimately interested, I’m sure he would appreciate it.

AC wanted his friends, supporters, and fans to know that he regrets nothing and has lost no love towards his motorcycling ways. He is happy with his career and all the awesome opportunities that it has presented to him throughout his life and he is happily looking forward to a less hectic, and less pressured way of living….music, the beach, and teaching are AC’s pursuits of the future. He is still interested in maintaining communication with us, his fans and friends, through perhaps judging, teaching and just generally being involved…after all, he is the TRUE godfather of our sport. So feel free to send him your best wishes and keep him updated as to what is going on in what is undoubtedly his world. He has just again received internet at his house and I’m sure he would love to hear words of support from all of us.

Heal up AC!
I don't come thru these parts very often these days and I was really shocked to read this.

One of the highlights of my existence on this planet was when we went to Burns Day in France and after stayed with A.C. at his home in Spain. I'll never ever ever forget shooting him at his practice spot in Spain with the beautiful sunset behind him. To call this guy a "G" would be a ******* insult. He did alot for all of us. I'm in my office right now looking across the room on the wall where one of my most cherished possesions hangs. It's the Stuntwars Team Event plaque that we won in 2006 with the Black Sheep Squadron "Dream Team". I will take it to the grave.

Thanx A.C.

"Surviving you always"
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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wow, well the reality of the sport is to push the limits, however with age against us, teir has to be point where stunt riding will turn into a fascinating story for your grand kids...nevertheless, we faced som mny obstaces and sacraficed so much, it takes omething huge to realize what is more important in life...

A.C heal up bg brother, and noone is dissapointed in your decision...good look with life, becuase their is alot more to life than what it currently seems..
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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good luck ac heal up quick man
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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AC you will always have friends and places to stay in Florida, and we hope to see you soon...

From all the riders and people you have inspired and who look up you...

Get well soon..
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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i'm sorry to hear that man, i don't know what to say, but heal up and i hope everything works out for u
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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well, there's really nothing i can say that hasn't already been said. A.C., i never got to meet u but i always heard some great things about u and i've seen ur videos and have told others about ur skills. i'm sorry u have to retire. i hope that when i'm ur age i'm still rockin wheelies half as good as u.
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Sad news, I hope you heal good.
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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accident was serious but when i heard about him sellin bikes parts etc i knew it was the end. heal up, take your time and dont forget to come over barcelona a lil bit often so you can share your knowledge with us. see you
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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A MAN,
A MYTH ,
A LEGEND,
and thats all i can say to that!!!!!!!:YEAH:YEAH:YEAH:YEAH
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Wow heal up and Good luck!

Any diagnosis of why the brake went out?

Dave



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