Gordon Ramsay is back in the saddle and has returned to his beloved bike one month after a horror accident left him ‘lucky to be here’.
The celebrity chef, 57, posted an Instagram update on Monday, letting fans know that he’s back at it after the incident which ‘really shook him’.
Back in June, the star admitted he was ‘in pain’ after showing fans his body covered in black and purple bruising.
The chef reminded his Instagram followers to ‘wear a helmet’, after he nearly died in the crash which took place while he was in America.
Now, the TV star has revealed that he’s finally back on the bike in a heartwarming post that features his son Oscar, 5.
Gordon filmed himself riding along a remote path and praised the youngster: ‘You are doing so well by the way. Helmet’s on, gears are intact, eyes on the road, yes? Good boy.’
Flipping the camera to himself as he donned a helmet and shades, he added: ‘It’s so nice to be back on the bike.’
The chef continued to joke: ‘Off he goes. Slow down or you’ll get caught speeding by the police – please do not get caught speeding, your sister’s not going to be impressed.’
He also shared a clip of himself about to get going on a Zwift exercise bike, joking that ‘this ride will be a lot safer’.
Showing the painful bruising to his followers and issuing a warning last month, Gordon wrote: ‘With #FathersDay tomorrow I have a very important message for all the dads out there…WEAR A HELMET! This week I had a really bad accident while riding my bike in Connecticut .
‘I’m doing ok and did not break any bones or suffer any major injuries but I am a bit bruised up looking like a purple potato.’
‘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, but most thankful for my helmet that saved my life. Have a great Father’s Day and be safe Gx.’
Alongside some more sweet snaps of son Oscar, who also seems to be a keen cyclist, Gordon penned: ‘So nice to be back on the bike thank you. @gozwift tremendous piece of kit and fantastic for recovery and bad weather.’
Fans of the star immediately rushed to the comments of his Instagram post to welcome him back to the saddle with well wishes, penning:
‘Nice to see you back out there Gordon! As always, stay safe and enjoy your ride.’
‘@gordongram welcome home.’
‘So glad to see you back!! You are so special to so many of us.’
‘Good to see you’re getting back in the saddle Chef!’
‘Happy to see you back in action, chef!’
‘Good to see you in positive spirits in the loving arms of your family! Rest and speedy recovery Chef @gordongram much love.’
‘So happy to see you riding again Chef!! LETS GO!!!’
‘Ah man it’s good to see you back Gordon. Have you made a full recovery from your injury?’
‘Glad to see you’re doing better, Gordon! It’s very important to wear helmets.’
When the scary accident first occured in June, the British chef was flooded with well wishes from his daughter Holly and his celebrity pals.
In the video, Gordon lifted up his chef’s jacket to reveal his injuries, which showed one side of his body covered in black and purple bruising.
Showing her support, Holly, 24, commented: ‘Love you so much xx’
Gordon saw an outpouring of support from his celebrity friends and fans alike who wished him a ‘speedy recovery’ and praised him for urging others to make sure they wear a helmet while out cycling.
Strictly’s Gorka Márquez commented: ‘Oh gosh!!! Hope you get better soon! So Glad you are ok and you’re only bruised.’
MasterChef contestant Sarah Faherty added: ‘Oh my goodness, chef! I’m so glad you’re okay! ❤️ get some rest and feel better soon.’
Chef Jordan Torrey, who starred on Gordon’s American TV series Next Level Chef, wrote: ‘The way my heart sank when you lifted your shirt!! The world needs you chef!! Beyond happy to hear you are going to be okay, and thank God for that helmet! Happy Father’s Day and speedy recovery goat!!’
Gordon’s accident last month had a knock on effect and reignited the bicycle helmet debate, with people arguing over whether they actually make cycling safer or more dangerous.
Some research has shown using a helmet drastically reduces your chances of suffering a serious injury and slashes the number of people killed in crashes.
But other studies claim they actually increase your chances of having an accident and make it more likely you will suffer a life-threatening spinal injury.
Others claim ordering cyclists to wear helmets is akin to victim-blaming and detracts attention from measures that would really improve safety such as better cycle lanes and safer driving.
