Virgin boss, Richard Branson, 71, has been left with horrific injuries after getting involved in a bike crash in the British Virgin Islands.

The business icon was involved in a charity endurance race when the brakes on his bicycle failed and he crashed, leaving him with severe cuts and bruises.

Virgin boss, Richard Branson, 71, suffers bike crash that left him with injuries

Richard was on the island of Tortola when the incident occurred, and revealed he had an “extraordinarily big bump” on the top of his head, alongside lacerations across his body.

Posting to Instagram, Richard explained: “Recovering well from a colossal cycling crash. Thankfully we’re ok, but some big bumps and bruises!”

Next thing I know, he jumped on my bike and we both crashed. I’ve never had someone push me off the road and apologise in advance. It was very gentle and nice of him, I’ve got to say!” he said.