Gordon Ramsay's Life Helmet: A Father's Day Reminder

Gordon Ramsay has expressed gratitude for his safety after suffering a serious accident while riding his bike in the US. The renowned TV chef, 57, shared his harrowing experience with his 7.6 million followers on X and 17 million followers on Instagram, stressing the importance of wearing a helmet.

An important #Father's Day my message… WEAR A HELMET! I had a serious accident while riding my bike in CT this week. I am doing well and am grateful to all the doctors, nurses and staff @LMHospital who looked after me but very thankful for my helmet which saved my life. Be sure pic.twitter.com/UMjaoXGpkc

— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 15, 2024

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Ramsay, who was involved in the incident in Connecticut, praised the medical staff at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care. He attributed his survival to the helmet he was wearing at the time of the crash. “I'm lucky to be here,” Ramsay said, showing a large bruise on his torso in a graphic video. “I'm in pain, it's been a brutal week, but I'm getting over it.”

Despite the severity of the accident, Ramsay reported that he did not suffer any broken bones or major injuries. He humorously referred to himself as a “purple potato,” but reiterated the importance of helmet safety. “You have to wear a helmet,” he urged. “I don't care how short the trip is. I don't care if these helmets cost money, they're crucial.”

Ramsay concluded his message with a heartfelt Father's Day wish, stressing the importance of wearing a helmet. “I want to wish you all a happy Father's Day, but please, please, wear a helmet. If you didn't, I honestly wouldn't be here right now.”

In November, Ramsay welcomed his sixth child, Jesse James Ramsay, with wife Tana. The couple, who have been married for almost 30 years, also have five other children: Megan, Matilda, twins Jack and Holly and Oscar.

A keen cyclist, Ramsay has taken part in various endurance challenges including triathlons and Iron Man competitions. However, he faced criticism during the coronavirus lockdown for traveling to his second home in Cornwall, where he was often filmed cycling long distances.