Tis but a flesh wound... (DAKAR)

[trider143]

Dakar rider hit by lightning, continues to finish.
Dakar rider struck by lightning during Stage 3

[klp]

That's pretty badass. I bet his battery was fully charged.

Spoiler alert - there's no video.

[Chippertheripper]

Ever seen a lightning burn pattern in human flesh? It's beautiful.
Like crazy tree roots or something.
(Sometimes)

[Garandman]

Great thread title!

[Falko]

I think that article should say the bike saved him by allowing the lightning to go around his body, not through.
My grandmother was struck by lightning, or side-struck I guess. Came in through the water lines in the house. Took out the well pump and she got hit pretty good.

[ducatirdr]

I wish they gave more back story. Was he on the top of a flat plateau and the tallest thing for miles? I've been in Moab out a good 30 miles in the middle of no where and run out of fuel. We were the tallest things for 25 miles and a thunder storm was way off to the north. It was the first and only time I felt a bubble of agoraphobia. My buddy was freaking out.

[breakdirt916]

sounds like an urban legend!!

Doctors said Jakes' bike saved his life, as it conducted the electricity through the rider and into the ground.

bikes save lives people!!

[cdovego]

Absolute badass, finishes the race. You're not taking me down today, ha!