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See a Cyclist Get Run Over by a Charging Antelope in Africa

Oct. 11, 2011 8:32am Liz Klimas

Evan van der Spuy rides along minding his own business for Team Jeep South Africa during a mountain bike race through Albert Falls Dam in South Africa. Then, along comes a red hartebeest, a large antelope that can weighs between 265 to 440 pounds, that rams right into him.

Watch the footage, which provides an excellent reason to wear a helmet. (Note: at 4 seconds in, fellow ride shouts “Watch the buck”):

Fox reports van der Spuy suffered a minor concussion.

[h/t Buzzfeed]

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BigFoot
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:46am
Hopefully Barry’s staff will watch this over and over and over. The biker (Barry) gets taken out by the Cain Train (antelope). The results will be the same.

Vote for “The Hermanator” in 2012

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- SgtB
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:00am
  I really liked Cain back when he supported the FairTax, and I still believe that he is a man of core values. But my vote is for Ron Paul as he has been the most consistent candidate, the most winning candidate, and the one that best fits my own personal belief structure.
  
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- CCRYDER
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 12:35pm
  @SGTB – Ron Paul has got some good ideas, but anyone who doesn’t understand why Iran should not have nuclear capabilities should not be president.
  
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- lodgerat
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 3:47pm
  I’m leaning for Cain myself. I hope kicks major butt in tonights debate.
  
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- Lover of America
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 4:18pm
  Love the raising “Cain” – the man needs to educate himself on foreigh policy, but he is the man! If we could just get Al Sharpton to shut his ugly trap!
  
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manicmann
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:38am
At least it wasn’t 2 antelope that hit him. That would of been real bad.

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mtnclimberjim
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:25am
I’m sure he will log a complaint to the race union for not clearing the animals out of africa. lib twits.

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- PA PATRIOT
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:30am
  Hey Jim,
  How you been?
  Doin any fishin or Elk hunting?
  Respectfully
  The Terrorist & Son of a Bitch
  
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joshcomm
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:22am
In Wisconsin, the cyclists have the same rights as automobiles on pulic roads. I personally think that was an idiotic law that was passed by progressives. When we were kids, we rode on the opposing side to see the traffic, and OFF the pavement when approaching vehicles were seen. Today, I more inclined to believe cyclists are “TOO” (Targets Of Opportunity), to be taken off the streets just like the red hartebeest did to that cyclist. Too funny, I loved seening that. Am glad the cyclist was ok, but, they have an attitude that need adjusting just like what occured.

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- SgtB
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:42am
  So you’re one of those jerks who doesn’t believe that every taxpaying American has a right to use what they pay for! If I choose to ride my bicycle as my mode of conveyance to and from that is my business. Sure, I’ll try to keep myself as safe as possible if for no other reason than I don’t want a simpleton who isn’t paying attention to run me over like a skunk, but where do you get off thinking that just because you utilize the road inside a large metal cage that you have some greater right to use it than anyone else? Even though our 1st amendment and our human right is to speak whatever we think or without thinking at all does not mean that it is wise to just blurt out the utter BS that you do without thinking about it.
  
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- aggiebrewer
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:51am
  Yea let’s not abide by the law. let’s target those we don’t like or are different from us and hurt them. Wait, isn’t that what the brownshirts did. Idiot.
  
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- Uzi
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 12:49pm
  OH, I see a Wisconsin member of the PEE PARTY has decided to post its thoughts.
  
  Just to add, we here in Texas as cyclists are expected and required to obey traffic laws as all
  motorized vehicle drivers do, with a few exceptions. It is safer that way.
  
  Also, stay away from Texas as we also have the right to carry concealed weapons as we cycle about. I exercise my rights.
  Let that rattle around in your tin can.
  
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- Ramcharger
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 1:26pm
  Bicyclists are a road hazard. They slow down traffic and cause dangerous driving conditions to exist by being too far in the road – Esspecially those cyclists who commute to work during rush hour traffic.
  
  roads are bought and paid for by “Motor” vehicles, i.e. gas tax and registration taxes. Riding a bike on a road created for “Motor” vehciles creates a risk, mostly to the bicyclist, but to the motor vehicle operator as well. Grow a brain and stay on your bike paths.
  
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- jihadazzkicker
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 2:01pm
  So because you want to ride your bike in areas were you can not keep up with traffic we should all pay for it by swerving to miss you, wait behind you until it is safe, add more congestion, increase our insurance premiums, etc. F U pal, you are an idiot, I can not stand selfish people like you.
  
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- LostAndLookingForTheTruth
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 2:29pm
  @SGBT
  Sir or Ma’am,
  
  I live in Tacoma Washington. I agree every tax payer has the right to use the road. I deal with folks on bicycles almost everyday. Normally I dont have any problems with them. Untill they decide a bike lane can accomidate 3 riders riding abreast, ignoring traffic laws(red lights, pedestrians, failing to use turn signals ect.) Piping vehicles that are stopped at a traffic light. Piping is where you place a diagonaly cut steel pipe on the paint job of a vehicle as your ride by. There are jerks in motor vehicles and jerks on bicycles. It always the few that give the majority a bad name.
  
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- patriot308
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 3:05pm
  to SGTB……. When cyclists’ get 5mph safety bumpers, acquire some crumple space, get license plates and tabs, pay gas tax (no your not using your gas tax equity, if you are not in your car) and can keep up with the full flow of traffic; then you give me a ringy dingy. Until then stay in the “bike” lanes. Over and Out!
  
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- patriot308
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 3:05pm
  to SGTB……. When cyclists’ get 5mph safety bumpers, acquire some crumple space, get license plates and tabs, pay gas tax (no your not using your gas tax equity, if you are not in your car) and can keep up with the full flow of traffic; then you give me a ringy dingy. Until then stay in the “bike” lanes. Over and Out!
  
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- seldomscene
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 7:24pm
  How much road did you see in the video?
  
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- smudgercat17
  Posted on October 12, 2011 at 10:47am
  to SGBT:
  
  So, how much is the highway use tax for bicycles where you live???
  
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- politicojim
  Posted on October 13, 2011 at 1:15am
  and you’re a control freak…..in my opinion.
  
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meeester
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:21am
Evan, sorry about that horny doe in heat scent i spilled on ya’.

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ocelot113
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:16am
get that antelope an NFL contract, stat!

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- ocelot113
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:18am
  Although that was probably helmet to helmet and his feet left the ground on a defenseless player so over all just a lot of penalties.
  
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:56am
Awesome. He’s lucky it wasn’t a big cat.

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- leftisneverright
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:03am
  WTB! What the Buck!
  
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- Lotus503
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:19am
  That’s the most fun that buck had in weeks!
  
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Rached Madcow SHOW
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:49am
In America, it’s unlucky to have a black cat cross your path. Africa has the red hartebeest dealing out the bad luck.

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countryfirst
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:49am
This is a metaphor for the 2012 elections, bike rider (Obama) American voter (Antelope)

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- Tom K
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:57am
  Your metaphor is exactly right; 2012 Elections – clean hit out of the park ! Conservatives in – liberals out. Then let the hearings on treason charges begin !
  
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PunditPawn
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:48am
Now you know why it’s better to pass the buck.

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- smudgercat17
  Posted on October 12, 2011 at 10:50am
  Excellent!
  
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South Philly Boy
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:44am
Ain’t safe to ride a bike anywhere

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Gonzo
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:43am
When the facts on “Fast and Furious” come out, Holder is the cyclist and Obama will be the antelope.

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notmeatglennbeckdotcom
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:38am
Antelope 1 Cyclist 0

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Jim
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:37am
I had that happen while on a motorcycle. Ouch!

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- SgtB
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:44am
  Glad to hear that you lived through it! My wife thought she was going to die when a bird flew into our knees sideways while we were doing about 80. I can’t imagine having a deer do the same thing. Keep on ridin.
  
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jaybo1970
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:33am
Wow….that guy got OWNED!!! He’s lucky it wasn’t worse!!

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hersey10
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:27am
Wow !!!

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- cemerius
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 11:35am
  Hilarious since no one was truly injured :)
  
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johnnyrockett
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:21am
I feel like doing the same thing sometimes. :)

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SamIamTwo
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:14am
What people are willing to do for a buck? Set up, no doubt. LOL

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lcallday
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:07am
I have learned from bitter experience not to ride a bike that looks like a doe, during rut.

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Doom2022
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:04am
Very funny Biohazard23!

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- chazman
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:09am
  … Damn nature! Yer scary!
  
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- biohazard23
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:09am
  Thank you! I’m here all week. Try the veal. :)
  
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PA PATRIOT
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:59am
It is natural for a male deer in the “rut” to protect his area.

It is a matter of being at the wrong place at the wrong time,

Do not over analyze the event. It is nature at its best.

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biohazard23
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:51am
The buck stops here.

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- BigFoot
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:41am
  I’ll have to disagree….
  
  Obviously the buck didn’t stop here…or there…or there…
  
  “Holy cow….sheet!!!” that was too funny.
  
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BrandyWilson
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:48am
Cool…But what happened to the deer?

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- SpankDaMonkey
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:08am
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  He won 1st Prize later that afternoon for the day’s best take down with a score of 88 from the judges…..
  
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- 4truth2all
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 10:15am
  He made the team !
  
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Darla_K
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:48am
Talk about being unlucky. I am glad this guy will be ok.

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:35am
Thankfully he was wearing a helmet and not hurt worse than he was; now I have to admit this does give a new emphesis to the phrase “The power of the buck…”
http://artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (cat folk art)

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- Mainer forever
  Posted on October 11, 2011 at 3:29pm
  @Snow….Have you seen either Cheezewhiz or Showtime? I have not seen either for quite some time. Thanks
  
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