Aaron Gwin Hit by Truck while Riding, No Injuries Sustained 20

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sspomer
12/20/2011 4:26 PM

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!

Aaron Gwin's Trek Slash after being hit by a truck going about 40mph. Thankfully Aaron is doing just fine.

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12/20/2011 4:26 PM

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1180 Morpheous https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/1180/avatar/c50_krogerjumpBMX.jpg?1318651941 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Morpheous,1180/all 11/02/09 1 9 1 2 68

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 ??

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4188 dustboy https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/4188/avatar/c50_91455120_1282845350.jpg?1290162026 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/dustboy,4188/all 08/26/10 2 2 16 121 5

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!

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nikishere

12/21/2011 7:01 PM

Trucker was probably a French journalist. Gwin and Hoogerland can start a club.

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1724 maxshralp https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/1724/avatar/c50_Max_NoSharp_Tara_H2D9619.jpg?1297313490 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/maxshralp,1724/all 01/17/10 1 82 2 1 18

maxshralp

12/21/2011 5:04 PM

looks like gwin is up to body guard status, hes a big target!

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4780 Scott_Townes https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/4780/avatar/c50_greenriver4.6.2013.jpg?1365429112 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Scott-Townes,4780/all 10/07/10 16 11 16 719

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.

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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!!!!!

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6613 David_Motay https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/6613/avatar/c50_fb_picture_100001453808588.jpg?1296782226 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/David-Motay,6613/all 02/03/11 41

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 !!!

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4987 mtbmtbmtb https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/4987/avatar/c50_86658320_1287700597.jpg?1290164701 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/mtbmtbmtb,4987/all 10/21/10 3 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/mtbmtbmtb,4987/setup 11 200 6

mtbmtbmtb

12/20/2011 7:03 PM

thought those were the pedals, the color combo i just haven seen

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8113 Beezkneez /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Beezkneez,8113/all 05/13/11 32 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Beezkneez,8113/setup 25 90

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.

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12329 PinkBiker https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/12329/avatar/c50_Bicycle.jpg?1324432649 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/PinkBiker,12329/all 12/20/11 1

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!

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2766 SlickShoe671 https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/2766/avatar/c50_196350_1893661471473_1539632320_31995890_3599966_n.jpg?1331674200 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/SlickShoe671,2766/all 05/11/10 1 41 1

SlickShoe671

12/20/2011 5:55 PM

I think Greg and Gee should get their money back from the truck driver.

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bturman

12/20/2011 5:33 PM

Gnarly. I wonder if he sensed it coming?

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chalky

12/20/2011 5:27 PM

-20 points to mtbmtbmtb and the truck driver

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One Ghost

12/20/2011 5:24 PM

nice one TeamRobot!

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1388 Stu Travis https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/1388/avatar/c50_Ryder_I_1487865119.jpg?1487864885 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Stu-Travis,1388/all 12/03/09 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Stu-Travis,1388/setup 13

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!

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mtbmtbmtb

12/20/2011 5:15 PM

what pedals are those?

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k.shiz

12/20/2011 5:04 PM

sharing is caring after all... Yeesh, glad to hear he's alright.

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734 TEAMROBOT https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/734/avatar/c50_88521480_1251936778.jpg?1290151520 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/TEAMROBOT,734/all 09/02/09 5 1 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/TEAMROBOT,734/setup 1 163 850 1 8

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.

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4320 cheesegrater https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/4320/avatar/c50_89344570_1283474263.jpg?1290162456 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/cheesegrater,4320/all 09/02/10 2

cheesegrater

12/20/2011 4:34 PM

That should just true out.

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Simcik

12/20/2011 4:29 PM

Glad to hear he is ok!

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