Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Kangaroos Collide with Cyclists in Australia
During a big bike race in Australia called the Tour Down Under, two kangaroos suddenly jumped onto the road.
One of the kangaroos hit the race leader, Jay Vine, and knocked him off his bike.
Three other cyclists also had to leave the race because of the crash.
Sadly, one of the kangaroos was hurt so badly that it had to be put to sleep.
The other kangaroo ran away.
Jay Vine still won the race, but it was a very unusual and sad day for everyone involved.
A British cyclist named Matthew Brennan won the final stage of the race.
Two kangaroos entered the race route during the Tour Down Under in Australia.
Race leader Jay Vine collided with a kangaroo and was knocked off his bike.
Three other cyclists had to leave the race due to the collision.
One kangaroo was euthanized, while the other escaped unharmed.
Jay Vine still won the overall race, and Matthew Brennan won the final stage.
- Who
- Jay Vine, Menno Huising, Lucas Stevenson, Alberto Dainese, Matthew Brennan, Finn Fisher-Black, Tobias Lund Andresen
- What
- Kangaroos collided with cyclists during the Tour Down Under
- When
- During the final stage of the Tour Down Under
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Kangaroos entered the race route, causing a collision
- Event
- Tour Down Under
- Location
- Australia
- Injured Cyclists
- Menno Huising, Lucas Stevenson, Alberto Dainese
- Race Leader
- Jay Vine
- Stage Length
- 169.8 kilometers (105 miles)
- Kangaroo Status
- One euthanized, one escaped
- Stage Winner
- Matthew Brennan