Gordon Ramsay Reveals Frightening Cycling Accident He Was 'Lucky' to Survive

'I'm lucky to be here,' Ramsay said.

By Ashley Turner

As Father's Day approaches, Gordon Ramsay shares a sobering message to remind us that life is fragile and to take precautions. The celebrity chef revealed that he recently had a near-fatal accident while cycling, leaving him bruised and shaken but incredibly grateful to have survived.

In a video shared on social media, Ramsay opened up about the harrowing experience, saying, "I'd like to share a very important message with you all. You know how much I love cycling and triathlons and iron man, etcetera. This week, unfortunately, I had a really bad accident, and it really shook me."

Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, Ramsay admitted, "Honestly? I'm lucky to be here." He then expressed gratitude towards the medical professionals who treated him, stating, "I'm thankful for all the doctors, nurses and staff at Lawerence + Memorial Hospital in New London who looked after me and checked me out."

Ramsay then stressed the importance of wearing a helmet, regardless of the distance or duration of the ride. "You've got to wear a helmet. I don't care how short the journey is… I am lucky to be standing here. I am in pain. It's been a brutal week. And I'm sort of getting through it."

The Hell's Kitchen star lifted his white chef shirt, revealing a massive dark bruise covering his entire left side. This bruise was a stark reminder of the potential consequences that could have resulted.

Ramsay also shared a before-and-after image of himself with his bike, contrasting a pre-accident shot with the remnants of his body suit and helmet after the crash. The caption accompanying the post read, "Sound ON and plz Swipe through…..with #FathersDay tomorrow I have very important message for all the dads out there…WEAR A HELMET!"

Ramsay, who has participated in numerous triathlons and cycling events, has clearly been affected by the incident. Even so, this brush with mortality has reinforced the need to prioritize safety, especially during high-risk activities.

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Then, in honor of Father's Day, Ramsay discussed the unique traits and interests of his six children, whom he shares with his wife, Tana. While his 26-year-old daughter Holly shares his love for "fast cars and expensive toys," his twin son Jack, a member of the United Kingdom's Royal Marines, has a starkly different ambition. "Unfortunately, he does look like me and everywhere he goes, 'Are you Gordon Ramsey's son?'" Ramsay shared with PEOPLE, explaining Jack's desire to grow his hair long and sport a beard to avoid resembling his famous father.

Ramsay also spoke fondly of his eldest daughter Megan, describing her as "stern and disciplined" – qualities that have served her well in her career as a police officer. Tilly, who recently joined her father as a judge on MasterChef Junior, was affectionately labeled as "feisty" by her doting dad, who quipped, "She's got my character. So good luck to her boyfriend!" The proud father also couldn't resist gushing about his two youngest sons, Oscar and Jesse, remarking on Oscar's "biggest feet in the school" and Jesse's impressively long fingers for a mere "couple of months old."

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