Quote Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo View Post
yes yiannis I read about that - absolutely shocking

it is THE thing that makes me dubious about taking up road cycling as a serious hobby: I just don't see how you can really enjoy riding on roads - especiallly quick descents - where a serious accident is pretty much waiting round every corner

Thats pretty much an answer I would expect from someone who doesnt do road biking
50mph going down a serious descent isnt dangerous if you know what your doing.