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Video: Kangaroo jumps onto cyclist's front wheel

Cyclist tries his best not to cause panic. Fails.
by Alex Bowden
Sun, Sep 09, 2018 14:32
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Cyclists and kangaroos really don’t seem to be a great combination. We’ve reported on a number of incidents where cyclists have been knocked off. On this occasion even a calm, wary style of riding didn’t seem to help the rider involved.

Bicycling.com reports that Australian cyclist Neil was riding with friends on a path near Prospect Reservoir, west of Sydney when they came across a pair of kangaroos.

While the riders slowed and tried to give the kangaroos space, one panicked and leapt across the path at Neil.

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“Normally we see the kangaroos, but never really come into close contact,” he said. “This last ride saw two kangaroos panic and turn to change direction, with one launching and landing on my front wheel.”

Apparently both Neil and the kangaroo were unharmed. A few minutes later, on a different stretch of road, another kangaroo dashed in front of his wheel. Fortunately, Neil managed to stop in time.

Back in February, we reported on a rather more spectacular and rather more painful collision with a kangaroo. We’ve also had a former Australian cricketer brought down by a kangaroo while cycling home; a kangaroo who clipped a cyclist’s helmet while leaping across him; and a kangaroo who attacked two cyclists on an off-road trail.

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Alex Bowden

Alex has written for more cricket publications than the rest of the road.cc team combined. Despite the apparent evidence of this picture, he doesn't especially like cake.

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mikewood | 5 years ago
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Saw a goat on a lead wearing hi-viz yesterday. No crashes so obviously works...

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fredca_91 | 5 years ago
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disc brakes have no room on road bikes! - said the kangaroo before launching itself towards the ham slicing machine.

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hawkinspeter | 5 years ago
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I hope the kangaroo wasn't badly injured. They have a long waiting list for hoperations.

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handlebarcam | 5 years ago
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Disgraceful. That kangeroo isn't wearing the mandatory boxing gloves required by Australian law (well, social convention.)

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OldRidgeback replied to handlebarcam | 5 years ago
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handlebarcam wrote:

Disgraceful. That kangeroo isn't wearing the mandatory boxing gloves required by Australian law (well, social convention.)

Neither was the kangaroo wearing hi viz or a helmet

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BehindTheBikesheds | 5 years ago
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meat for the Sunday roast

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Grahamd replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 5 years ago
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BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

meat for the Sunday roast

What sauce would go with it best?

 

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BehindTheBikesheds replied to Grahamd | 5 years ago
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Grahamd wrote:

BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

meat for the Sunday roast

What sauce would go with it best?

Treat it like you would any other low fat steak, personally I like it just with a bit of salt and pepper, maybe a bit of beurre noisette and some mushrooms, roo burgers are fairly popular, Iceland sell kangeroo steaks from time to time and isn't overly expensive if you want to give it a try. They used to do a pack that had various types of non standard meats in there.

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madcarew replied to Grahamd | 5 years ago
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Grahamd wrote:

BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

meat for the Sunday roast

What sauce would go with it best?

 

Makes a great stroganoff

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hawkinspeter replied to Grahamd | 5 years ago
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Grahamd wrote:

BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

meat for the Sunday roast

What sauce would go with it best?

Maybe a light beer-based sauce, but don't make it too hoppy.

Serve with some chopped spring onions.

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RoubaixCube | 5 years ago
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Poor little Roo 7 He just wanted a hug

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