As told to Scott Yorko
Money Comment: “Dayum nature, you scary!”
Star: Evan van der Spuy, 18, of Port Shepstone, South Africa
I was in a mountain-bike race in Albert Falls Game Reserve, South Africa, riding 22 miles per hour down a stretch of singletrack when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a 300-pound red hartebeest—a giant antelope—charging at me. I think he was as scared as I was, because neither of us could hit the brakes. The thing T-boned me, horns to helmet. I got knocked out cold and woke up with a stiff neck, four chipped teeth, and absolutely no idea what had happened. We posted the video on YouTube the following day, and for the next 72 hours my phone rang nonstop while more than 400 media outlets hounded me for interviews.
Comments
Wow this is just slightly more dangerous then riding road bikes in Houston,TX! Just like seeing a giant antelope coming at you or dealing with jerk auto drivers, what are you gonna do? Just ride...
Flag ThisWow this is just slightly more dangerous then riding road bikes in Houston,TX! Just like seeing a giant antelope coming at you or dealing with jerk auto drivers, what are you gonna do? Just ride...
Flag ThisThat was sick! I almost got hit in the states by deer running by that got spooked but never actually hit.
Flag ThisI love mountainbiking, this looks dangerously fun. Living on the edge makes life worth it in my opinion. Don't be a baby. Thanks - Alecto
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