- Jul 10, 2010
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Ok, ok - call me overly dramatic. The thread title is designed to get you here, but it is not entirely accurate.
I just found this vid, posted Aug 30: http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/08/video/video-five-pro-cyclists-reflect-on-bike-safety_236990
I have been hit by a car, while on a bike, once. I have been hit by a car, whilst on a motorcycle, once. I have had my leg in two pieces, once. Etc etc yada yada.
The opening segment of this vid is, to my thinking, a VERY good insight as to the consequences of an accident. It should make you sit up and say "ooohhh, yeah". The rest is a well-done, but only average, argument for cycling safety. But seeing those riders, and the physical consequences of their accidents, to my mind, is valuable. It helps us to understand how dangerous the race accidents are. Plates in your body to hold bones together = Evil Knievel. Heavy duty stuff, folks. Not light surgery.
Link provided so you can view the vid. Thought you guys might enjoy.
I just found this vid, posted Aug 30: http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/08/video/video-five-pro-cyclists-reflect-on-bike-safety_236990
I have been hit by a car, while on a bike, once. I have been hit by a car, whilst on a motorcycle, once. I have had my leg in two pieces, once. Etc etc yada yada.
The opening segment of this vid is, to my thinking, a VERY good insight as to the consequences of an accident. It should make you sit up and say "ooohhh, yeah". The rest is a well-done, but only average, argument for cycling safety. But seeing those riders, and the physical consequences of their accidents, to my mind, is valuable. It helps us to understand how dangerous the race accidents are. Plates in your body to hold bones together = Evil Knievel. Heavy duty stuff, folks. Not light surgery.
Link provided so you can view the vid. Thought you guys might enjoy.
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