You should quit cycling, it's dangerous and other well-meaning advice...

I just got a message from a relative with a photo attached of a bike laying on the ground with a messenger bag and its contents strewn in front of a u-haul truck.  She keeps telling me to stop cycling, because it's so dangerous.  Earlier this year, she also told me a story about an acquaintance who is doing through rehab a year after their cycling accident.  I know she means well, but it's annoying.  If I told someone to stop driving after they had a car accident, they would look at me like I was crazy.  

BTW, I tried searching for a similar thread as I think this is a pretty common topic.  

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Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on May 20, 2013 at 1:57pm

You need protection from yourself. 

Permalink Reply by Vilda on May 20, 2013 at 2:15pm

It's not the bike that causes injuries but it's the bike that should be given up. People are fucking retarded.

Permalink Reply by yai danche on May 20, 2013 at 2:26pm

Everything is dangerous!  Even walking.  Just last year, someone died walking to their bus stop.  I don't remember the story exactly, but the cab driver jumped the curb and hit him.  Also that statistic about accidents 25 miles from home is a total joke.  Aren't most trips 10 miles or less?  I know h' was being facetious, but still!  

Permalink Reply by David P. on May 20, 2013 at 3:12pm

Perhaps uncharitably, I can't help but wonder whether it is drivers like her that add what danger does exists in cycling.

Permalink Reply by yai danche on May 20, 2013 at 3:37pm

Speaking of which, why don't people look at these accidents and think "wow I need to be more aware of cyclists"?  Instead they just say "I knew cycling was dangerous!  Cyclists have a death wish." 

David P. said:

Perhaps uncharitably, I can't help but wonder whether it is drivers like her that add what danger does exists in cycling.

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on May 20, 2013 at 3:59pm

There seems to be a common thread running through things being dangerous. In particular: because a car is likely to kill you. 

The obvious solution is to eliminate all things that aren't cars. For your health! 

yai danche said:

Everything is dangerous!  Even walking.  Just last year, someone died walking to their bus stop.  I don't remember the story exactly, but the cab driver jumped the curb and hit him.  Also that statistic about accidents 25 miles from home is a total joke.  Aren't most trips 10 miles or less?  I know h' was being facetious, but still!  

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