Gordon Ramsay's Near-Fatal Bike Accident Highlights Importance of Wearing Helmets

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a heartfelt video, world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay shared his harrowing experience of a recent bike accident that left him deeply shaken. Known for his passion for cycling, triathlons, and Ironman competitions, Ramsay emphasized the critical importance of wearing a helmet, regardless of the journey's length or cost of the helmet.

"This week, unfortunately, I had a really bad accident, and it really shook me. I'm lucky to be here," Ramsay said, expressing gratitude to the trauma surgeons, doctors, and nurses who cared for him. He underscored the necessity of wearing helmets, even for short trips or when accompanied by children. "You've got to wear a helmet. I don't care how short the journey is. I don't care, you know, the fact that these helmets cost money. But they're crucial."

Community reactions further reinforced Ramsay's message. One former bike shop employee recounted an incident where a customer's life was saved by a helmet after a truck accident. Another user highlighted Ramsay's cracked helmet, demonstrating its effectiveness during the crash.

Personal stories from users painted a vivid picture of the dangers of cycling without a helmet. A paramedic stressed the difference between surviving a major crash and not, due to wearing a helmet. Another user shared a terrifying childhood accident where a helmet could have prevented severe injuries.

Gordon Ramsay's candid account and the community's shared experiences serve as a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of helmets. Whether cycling for sport, commuting, or leisure, the message is clear: always wear a helmet.

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Violaquin

Former bike shop employee here. Had a customer buying a bike but when it came to the matter of the helmet, I basically had to shame him to buy the cheapest helmet available. I told him I didn’t care if it’s the only accessory he bought; just buy the f***ing helmet. Months later, we crossed paths outside the shop and he told me shortly after buying the bike, he was**** by a truck while on his bike. Doctor told him the helmet saved his life. I always wear my helmet. Always wear yours!

tomatoboy

He didn’t say it in the segment but showed it later, his helmet was cracked, which demonstrates it did do its job. https://goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/chef-gordon-ramsay-shows-bike-helmet-after-accident-111176246 Helmets are important, even if you live somewhere broke travel is viewed as common and safe, and especially if you don’t.

dantedemanour

Tbh as much as i don't like the guy, that's one hell of an injury and he's tough as nails for still doing this despite that.

WolfPacker

I fell off my bike several years ago going at a very slow speed (was wearing a helmet) & I got banged up pretty good. I had bruises on my lower abdomen from the handlebars, scrapes, & sprained my left arm (it hurt for a few weeks). I knew before that bike wrecks were no joke, but after taking a spill & getting so banged up & bruised I FELT how serious it could have been if I’d been going faster.

littlefoxpounce

Had an accident on a mountain bike at about 14. Was going down a very steep hill at a very high speed. My front tire came off and landed face first. Slid 50 feet on my face. Lost my front teeth. Had to be rushed to the hospital to have tar removed from my face with a tooth brush that felt like a rusted wire brush. They needed 7 people to hold me down. I did not wear a helmet, and it's a f***ing miracle it wasn't way worse. Wear a helmet people

diezl97

Paramedic here. ALWAYS wear your helmet. Difference between surviving a major crash and not.

SwissScars

There weren't helmets in 1969: fractured skull, removed right-hand side of face, 5 day coma, 15 years nicknamed "Scarface".

Conz

Unless you're Dutch and biking in the Netherlands you should wear a helmet. And even in the Netherlands where bikes are isolated from road traffic a LOT we are thinking of making helmets mandatory due to e-bike speed increase. (Tourists in the NL on a bike should also ALWAYS wear a helmet so we can tell you're a tourist and behave un-dutch-like on the road, cars and other bikes will slow down and even give you more space :o )

sadurdaynight

Was a "bike is my only transportation" person for 5 yrs. Never got hit by a vehicle. However, i did get whacked in the head by large tree branches. And, when biking on wet roads, back tire slipped out on some curves. I usually instinctively fell on my back with my head raised up. But ine time i full on cracked the back of my head on the pavement. Helmet saved me there. Point is, there are more situations than just getting hit by a vehicle where helmet will save your bacon.

Exemus

damn dude, imgur really is days behind the rest of the internet