One native son of Texas, Lance Armstrong, overcomes cancer and goes on to compete against his own legacy for an unprecedented seventh straight victory at the Tour de France.

Meanwhile, an adopted son of Texas, George W. Bush, overcomes the popular vote and goes on to compete against Gerald Ford for title of “Clumsiest President Ever”.

AUCHTERARDER, Scotland (CNN) — President Bush collided with a British police officer during a bike ride Wednesday evening, suffering scrapes on his hands and arms that required bandaging, White House spokesman Scott McClellan said.

According to McClellan, the accident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. (1 p.m. ET), about an hour into the ride. Bush was going at “a pretty good speed” when he collided with the officer, who was in a security detail on the resort grounds.

This is not the first time Bush’s mountain biking habit has led to injury. In May 2004, he suffered minor abrasions to his chin, upper lip, nose, right hand and both knees when he took a spill near the end of a ride at his ranch in Texas.

And let’s not forget him falling off a Segway scooter and the infamous “pretzel” incident. Ain’t it about time for Lorne Michaels to be giving Chevy Chase a call?

I’m not saying a president shouldn’t engage in recreational activities. But given his history, shouldn’t Bush be setting a good example for the kids by wearing riding gloves and knee and elbow pads? Seems like he could use them.