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Originally Posted by jyl
Okay, but what is the number? That's what I am curious about.
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Don't think there is a magic number. I certainly don't think about a specific number. I have faith in my survival instinct. I don't ride a mountain bike on 2x6 nailed to the side of a mountain. I haven't given much thought to climbing Everest. This is partly due to lack of desire and partly due to a desire of not dying.
re: bicycling...It is risky in the wrong environment, but it's a risk I'm willing to take. Bicycling keeps me in shape physically as well as mentally. If I don't ride, there's a high probability I will get fat, lazy, and very cranky. If I do ride, I incur a very slight risk of injury or death.
Motorcyling, OTOH, isn't an activity I wish to engage, and that's despite the incredible allure. I think the risk of injury or death is higher, and the only benefit, to me, is the freedom and mental aspect. So for now, I will try to avoid admiring Beemers and Ducatis.