Aaron Gwin Hit by Truck while Riding, No Injuries Sustained
At 2:42pm today, Aaron Gwin sent a text saying he had to cancel our filming plans tomorrow because he "just got hit by a truck on the road." He sustained no major injuries, just scrapes and road rash.
"The Bontrager wheel took the hit for me! The guy rear ended me at like 40 and that's all that happened. My back and elbows are pretty raw, but I'm all good. I was just riding up the side of the road to the trail head. I guess the guy wasn't paying attention and wanted to share the bike lane," Aaron said jokingly.
We're glad you're ok Aaron!
"The Bontrager wheel took the hit for me! The guy rear ended me at like 40 and that's all that happened. My back and elbows are pretty raw, but I'm all good. I was just riding up the side of the road to the trail head. I guess the guy wasn't paying attention and wanted to share the bike lane," Aaron said jokingly.
We're glad you're ok Aaron!
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Morpheous
12/29/2011 10:34 AM
That does not seem consistent with 40 MPH truck/bicycle collision damage. Not sure what really happened here but its interesting. More details ??
dustboy
12/22/2011 9:24 AM
With his skill and that kind of luck, my money is on him at the 2012 World Champs!
nikishere
12/21/2011 7:01 PM
Trucker was probably a French journalist. Gwin and Hoogerland can start a club.
maxshralp
12/21/2011 5:04 PM
looks like gwin is up to body guard status, hes a big target!
Scott_Townes
12/21/2011 5:26 AM
ah man that poor truck
seriously though, this is why i'm scared to road ride... too many idiots out on the road.
mickeydesadist
12/20/2011 7:51 PM
That kinda crap happens in my area lots. Stupid mutherf'rs companies force truckers to ride so long they are over worked and have accidents. Only some are careless. Get well fast!!!!!
David_Motay
12/20/2011 7:22 PM
This just makes me want to root for gwin,and I'm a big danny hart fan !!!
mtbmtbmtb
12/20/2011 7:03 PM
thought those were the pedals, the color combo i just haven seen
Beezkneez
12/20/2011 6:31 PM
And I bet all the driver could say was "sorry, brah." No points on his driving record, no fines and no insurance claim. They practically can (and do) get away with murder sometimes.
PinkBiker
12/20/2011 6:03 PM
Can't say I blame mtbmtbmtb, all I saw was the off-color pedals too. I thought this bro was a pro, can't Crankings Brothers get him some neon green clips? Well, back to my favorite website to talk tech stuff while I avoid doing my homework!
SlickShoe671
12/20/2011 5:55 PM
I think Greg and Gee should get their money back from the truck driver.
bturman
12/20/2011 5:33 PM
Gnarly. I wonder if he sensed it coming?
chalky
12/20/2011 5:27 PM
-20 points to mtbmtbmtb and the truck driver
One Ghost
12/20/2011 5:24 PM
nice one TeamRobot!
OCsponger587
12/20/2011 5:23 PM
what pedals are those? dude seriously wtf is wrong with you. he got hit by a truck and you care about his pedals
Stu Travis
12/20/2011 5:23 PM
mtbmtbmtb, those are the new Crank Bros Mallet 3's. Glad Gwin is tough, hit by a truck, dang!
mtbmtbmtb
12/20/2011 5:15 PM
what pedals are those?
k.shiz
12/20/2011 5:04 PM
sharing is caring after all... Yeesh, glad to hear he's alright.
TEAMROBOT
12/20/2011 4:46 PM
Aaron Gwin doesn't get hit by trucks, trucks get hit by Aaron Gwin. The truck sustained massive injuries.
cheesegrater
12/20/2011 4:34 PM
That should just true out.