Shifty wrote:What a lot of rot! I cover ten times as many k's on the bike as my caged friends do in a week... on far more technical roads...
I agree - but that doesn't cut the mustard with those who don't ride.
I was similar - I commuted for 5 years - around 50000k/yr, over 250,000 total.
I had 4 accidents in that time - 2 serious.
I think I well and truly beat the odds (though I did decide to give up for now).
The missus doesn't agree for some reason...
I somewhat agree with Wattie on everyone riding for a year, though I'm willing to admit it wouldn't really work - there are some people that just shouldn't be let near a bike.
ty
If you have no fear, you're not going fast enough.
Never argue with an idiot. He'll drag you down to his level, then beat you with experience.