[glorgau]

NASCAR almost seems safe by comparison.

In NASCAR, one has a steel frame around themselves in the event of a crash. In bicycle racing, one gets to bounce off the pavement, post, etc. all alone.

[Cecily]

That's true, but at least on a bike you don't run the risk of being immolated.

[July 4th]

There have been a few cases (and deaths) where riders have simply careened off of mountain passes. In a car, they might have had a chance. On a bike - no way.

Thanks, nutmeg, for the pings. I'll be following every day.