Video Of The Week - Antelope Takes Out Racing Cyclist

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17-year-old mountain biker Evan van der Spuy was zooming across the wilderness near Pietermaritzburg the capital and second largest city of Kwa-Zulu Natal, when he was suddenly knocked off his bike - By an equally fast Red Hartebeest, a species of antelope native to South Africa.

While Evan didn't even know what hit him, Travis Walker witnessed the entire scene as it unfolded and even tried to warn his fellow competitor. The best part is that he caught the whole thing on tape, thanks to a video camera that was affixed to his handlebars. Also, while both human and animal were a little dazed, neither suffered any permanent damage.

The Red Hartebeest is a large antelope, which can weigh up to 330lbs and reach speeds of around 30 miles per hour. And, while they possess an excellent sense of smell and hearing, they are known to have very poor eyesight, which explains the collision.

Resources: guardian.co.uk, washingtonpost.com

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  • Ryan :)almost 14 years
    Who knew that Antelope murder mountain bikers!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Amandaalmost 14 years
      I think since the guy is not hurt I shouldn`t feel bad for him. But what if the antelope was? Then I would feel bad for it.
      • Ravraj & Carlosalmost 14 years
        It would not be fun by getting hit with an antaloupe
        • Kailynalmost 14 years
          OWWWWWWWW!!!!!! I feel SOOOOO bad for the guy ANd the Animal I saw it on AFV too Hey Evan HIs name is Evan HAHA:)
          • Ronakalmost 14 years
            wow thats so funny but not the the guy attacked.
            • jamesalmost 14 years
              I dont want to get hit by an antaloupe
              • evanalmost 14 years
                ha ha ha I saw this vid on AFV that must of hurt
                • ellaalmost 14 years
                  i hope that the guy is okay. That animal came out of nowhere.
                  • Linzeealmost 14 years
                    I remember my dad showing me this on his compurter. OW!
                    • nickalmost 14 years
                      Man I hope that the person did not get hurt. But he might of broke a bone.