Gordon Ramsay, 57, admits he “couldn't even put his trousers on” after a near-fatal cycling accident as he describes the horrific aftermath in a photoshoot for Men's Health UK

Just three months ago, he was black and blue and covered in bruises from his horrific bicycle accident.

But Gordon Ramsay revealed he's back in the saddle as he stripped off for a cover shoot for Men's Health UK.

The 57-year-old TV chef showed off his toned abs and bulging biceps with push-ups before slipping into his Lycra to pose with his bike.

Gordon also spoke about a terrible bicycle accident in America in which he almost died. The father of six children had huge purple bruise.

Looking back on the incident, he said, “I couldn't even put on my damn socks and pants.”

The 57-year-old TV chef showed off his toned abs and bulging biceps as he did push-ups before slipping into his lycra to pose with his bike

Gordon also spoke about a horrific cycling accident in America that nearly killed him, leaving the father of six with a huge bruise.

Gordon continued: “Justin [Mandel, his assistant]he always dressed me in the morning. I felt like a damn 95 year old man.

“Asking a 30-year-old boy to put on my damn underwear was embarrassing.”

He spoke about the accident for the first time on social media, sharing an Instagram post with the caption: “As tomorrow is #FathersDay, I have a very important message for all the fathers out there…

“WEAR A HELMET! I had a really bad accident while riding my bike in Connecticut this week.”

“I'm fine, I haven't broken any bones or sustained any major injuries, but I'm a little bruised and I look like a purple potato.”

“I am grateful to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London who took care of me and examined me, but I am most grateful for my helmet that saved my life. Happy Father's Day and take care, Gx.”

Despite the shock, Gordon stressed that he had no plans to slow down and laughed at talk of ending his career.

“I could sit back, put my feet up, buy a boat and go to the Caribbean, but I'm not interested in that,” he said.

Just three months ago, he was black and blue, covered in bruises from his horrific bicycle accident that landed him at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London.

Reflecting on the incident, he said in his cover shoot, “I couldn't even put on my damn socks and pants. Justin [Mandel, his assistant]he dressed me in the morning'

Despite the horror, Gordon insisted that he had no plans to slow down: “I could sit back, put my feet up, buy a boat and run away to the Caribbean, but I'm not interested in that.”

Gordon added: “I started with nothing. I grew up with a mom and dad who didn't even own their own house, so you're not obsessed with money and you're not spoiled.”

You can read the full interview now on the Men's Health website or in the new issue, on sale September 10.

Gordon continued, “I love playing Jeopardy and I can do it because I'm fit. I can do it because I have the drive.”

“If I lack the drive, I’ll hang up my hat.”

“I started with nothing. My mother and father didn't even own their own home, so you're not obsessed with money and you're not spoiled.”

“I love luxury. I love cars, but damn, I work hard for it.”

The chef and his 49-year-old wife Tana returned to their south London mansion in June, which they bought for £2.8 million in 2002.

The house, now worth £7 million, has undergone several renovations over the years, including the addition of a single-storey outbuilding in the garden and a makeshift pigsty.

He is also said to have increased security measures on the property to protect his family.

The couple have six children together: Megan, 25, twins Jack and Holly, 23, Matilda, 21, Oscar, four, and Jesse, six months.

Gordon and his wife Tana, 49, have six children together: Megan, 25, twins Jack and Holly, 23, Matilda, 21, Oscar, four, and Jesse, six months (clockwise: Jack, Matilda, Tana, Megan, Gordon, Holly and Oscar)

Gordon revealed that instead of buying expensive presents for his children's 18th birthdays, he bought them marathon entry tickets.

“While many of our friends are buying their kids cars and damn iPads, we've been buying our kids marathon seats for their 18th birthdays.”

“You're running the Great Ormond Street Marathon. Here's your bib number. Now get moving.”

You can read the full interview now on the Men's Health website or in the new issue, on sale September 10.