VIDEO: Deer’s Daredevil Leap Startles Cyclists at Gran Fondo Hincapie

Cyclists are usually familiar with rugged terrains, tough races, and controversies, but animals? In a ride that will surely go down in cycling history, participants of the Gran Fondo Hincapie in Greenville, South Carolina, got a wild surprise as they pedalled their way through an unexpected encounter with a daring deer!

Hosted by retired American professional cyclist George Hincapie, the event took an unexpected twist. This captured incident showcased the unpredictability of the open road and emphasized the importance of staying vigilant. Most riders, including George Hincapie, emerged unscathed.

Deer Steal the Spotlight in a Thrilling Moment

The cyclists were on their journey from the hotel en route to the starting line of the Gran Fondo Hincapie. They had no inkling that a remarkable encounter with wildlife was in store. Just as the group set in motion, a deer, startled by the approaching riders, decided to put on a display of its jumping abilities. Edwin Montoya, a participant with a helmet-mounted camera, documented the breathtaking instant when the deer vaulted across the road.

In an impressive demonstration of agility, the deer managed to soar over the majority of the cyclists. In the process, it brushed against Montoya in the process. However, the heart-in-the-mouth moment ended after the deer elegantly sailed over the lead cyclist, George Hincapie.

Instinctively, Hincapie ducked as the creature soared overhead, subsequently casting a glance behind to assess the situation. The riders trailing behind had to respond swiftly to avoid a potentially catastrophic collision with the mid-air deer.

Deer Encounters: Not Always a Fortunate Escape

While George Hincapie and his fellow riders narrowly evaded disaster, not all cyclists have been as fortunate. These unpredictable and often panicked creatures can pose substantial risks for cyclists.

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For example, in New Forest National Park, a cyclist faced hospitalization after colliding with not one but three deers. The cyclist described seeing the gleam in their eyes just moments before the accident, leaving them injured and shaken.

In another instance, a cyclist from the West Country suffered a fractured arm. Apparently, a deer unexpectedly sprang from a hedge and crossed their path during an evening ride.

Even across the Atlantic, in New Jersey, a young buck startled participants in a charity cycling event by leaping across the road and brushing the front wheel of one cyclist. Fortunately, both the cyclist and the deer emerged unharmed.

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