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Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by CalRobert on Monday March 20, 2023 @12:31PM (#35234118)
"the risk you face is sliding"

Yes, including sliding over my child who is riding her bike to school, and killing her.

"your failure case is no longer sliding, but it's toppling over."

In which case the primary injury will be to your dignity.

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Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by ClumsyPilot on Monday March 20, 2023 @02:06PM (#35235897)
> In which case the primary injury will be to your dignity.

I just came flying off my bike two months ago after hitting some nasty patch of ice.

Broken hand, a good dent in my helmet, many bruises. If it wasn't for the helmet, I might have been taken away in an ambulance.

I've been cycling regularly for 12 years, so this isn't some noob error.

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Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by CalRobert on Monday March 20, 2023 @06:39PM (#35239860)
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you heal well. I was referencing the point about going so slow you can't stay upright.
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