The next time Evan van der Spuy competes in a mountain bike race in South Africa, he'll be on watch for more than just the whereabouts of his competitors.
The rider was bushwhacked Sunday by a red hartebeest, a type of antelope that leaped from the brush and struck in a manner that would make any linebacker envious.
The incredible incident was captured on video by another rider who was wearing a helmet cam. It shows the collision, and Van der Spuy ultimately rising to his feet dazed and confused, but otherwise OK.
"Haha, think I might need a new helmet, that's just a guess," he said Monday in a post on the Team Jeep South Africa Facebook page.
The helmet, designed to protect against hard ground or rocks, was destroyed. Red hartebeests are hearty animals that can attain speeds of 65 mph. Van der Spuy is fortunate to be alive.
I've watch this video in other post, the good thing here is he wears helmet.
Alvin
Posted by: mountain bike trails Philippines | Oct 19, 2011 at 06:34 PM
This is an amazing video. Talk about a one in a million chance. I was hit by a bird (crow) while riding, hit me right in the helmet. I was actually knocked into a curb. I had some bumps and bruises but glad I had got my helmet on had to buy a new one
Posted by: Ray Sauce | Oct 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Had a large dog plow into me during a short ride in the neighborhood. Plowed in between front and back tires. I landed head first on asphalt. Loss one tooth, a crown and chipped three other teeth, not to mention cuts and bruises to my face equalling a concussion. We have leash laws and he was running wild. Another irresponsible neighbor.
Posted by: Jabee4me | Oct 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Bet he's glad it wasn't a Rhino or Elephant or Lion or...his ex?
Posted by: Ron Roberts | Oct 11, 2011 at 08:35 AM
wow that was amazing, I can say I've never seen that happen before,I hope he is okay.
Posted by: Dan | Oct 10, 2011 at 06:27 PM