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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Bellis improving after accident by VeloNation Press at 8:35 AM EST   comments Categories: Pro Cycling   British Olympic cyclist Jonny Bellis has begun to emerge from a medically induced coma and is showing signs of improvement. Bellis, 21, suffered severe head injuries after an accident on his motor scooter in Italy on September 19, and has since been receiving treatment in a hospital near Florence. Bellis' uncle Mike Doyle told the Telegraph, "Jonny is slowly coming out of his induced coma and is breathing without the aid of a ventilator. The doctors are doing a fantastic job but it is going to take time – they want Jonny to recover his senses gradually." The talented young cyclist was in his first year as a professional riding for Bjarne Riis' Saxo Bank team. He suffered a fractured skull and bruising to his brain as a result of the crash, and the fact that he was wearing a helmet likely saved his life.       comments Follow @Pro_Cycling Tweet Subscribe via RSS or daily email Contact the editor about this article Related Articles Bellis on lookout for new team and fresh chance in 2013 Jonny Bellis Video Interview: Fresh start with the An Post Sean Kelly team Sean Kelly: Jonny Bellis can return to top form, win races again Jonny Bellis explains why moving to the An Post Sean Kelly team could save his career Jonny Bellis signs with An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team Jonny Bellis without a team for 2012, vows to battle onwards Bellis to start Ster ZLM Toer today, will miss nationals