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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322 Comments
  • Melsonover 13 years
    That was really scary maybe they already hurt
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    • pirette <33over 13 years
      ahahahaha this is acctually soo funny but i wonder if tht acctally hurtt though
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      • The one and only Kinga Hardingover 13 years
        That would of hurt!
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        • jennav.over 13 years
          that is sooooooooo cool but scary!!!!!!!
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          • hotstuffover 13 years
            lol so funny but very good for writing a news report for school
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            • Annabelleover 13 years
              I would feel a shock like a train hit you or something,I would smell Antelope.I would not really taste anything.I could hear a big BOOM!!! e.t.c.I could see a big thing running at me!!! e.t.c.
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              • Mohamedover 13 years
                I like the article
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                • Xinshengover 13 years
                  This is Hilarius
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                  • beauty123
                    beauty123over 13 years
                    Antelope.
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                    • beauty123
                      beauty123over 13 years
                      It was a mistake. Don't blame the anti lop[e.
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                      Dolasia, M. (2011, October 31). Video Of The Week - Antelope Takes Out Racing Cyclist. Retrieved 2025, July 5, from https://www.dogonews.com/2011/10/31/video-of-the-week-antelope-takes-out-racing-cyclist

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