This motorcyclist faces a blind bend at every corner.
However, Stuart Gunn’s inability to see where he is heading hasn’t stopped him from achieving a new world speed record.
On Saturday, he became the fastest blind and disabled biker in the world after reaching a speed of 167.1mph.
Riding alongside him, his father Geoff communicates through an intercom system to alert Stuart if he veers off track or needs to slow down.
Stuart, hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, stated, ‘I hope this demonstrates to individuals that being blind or having a disability doesn’t mean your life should be restricted or altered.’
He added, ‘I have been riding with my dad for years, so our teamwork worked exceptionally well.’
Following a severe road accident 11 years ago that left him with two broken vertebrae, shattered ribs, a damaged shoulder, and paralysis on the right side of his body, the 39-year-old has made an impressive recovery.
He fought to regain feeling in his right arm and ultimately overcame the hurdles to get back on his motorcycle.
Mr. Gunn faced challenging crosswinds as he surpassed the preceding fastest record of 164mph at Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire, UK.
“I’m absolutely ecstatic, and I don’t think it has fully registered yet,” he remarked.
