Richard Branson in horror bike smash: Daredevil billionaire shares pictures of his injuries after flying off his bicycle after hitting pothole in Virgin Gorda

  • The billionaire Virgin founder said he ‘crashed hard’ in the cycling accident 

Richard Branson has shared a photo of his injuries after hitting a pothole and flying off his bike in Virgin Gorda. 

The billionaire Virgin founder said he ‘crashed hard’ in the cycling accident – but said luckily he managed to avoid breaking any bones. 

Daredevil Branson posted an image of the aftermath on Instagram and wrote: ‘Took quite a big tumble while cycling in Virgin Gorda a little while ago!

‘I hit a pothole and crashed hard, resulting in another hematoma on my hip and a nasty cut elbow, but amazingly nothing broken.

‘We were cycling with Alex Wilson, who fell after me, but thankfully he was ok as well.

Richard Branson has shared an image of his injuries on Instagram after a cycling accident 

‘I’m counting myself very lucky, and thankful for keeping myself active and healthy.

‘After all, the brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all!’

More than a thousand followers sent him messages of support following the social media post yesterday. 

He was described by his supporters as ‘brave’ and ‘amazing’ as some warned him to be careful and sent him get well soon wishes.  

More follows. 

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