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Safety inflation
Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 4/4/2021 6:32 PM, John B. wrote: On Sun, 4 Apr 2021 12:16:46 -0400, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 4/4/2021 10:34 AM, jbeattie wrote: I'm not yelling at you although I do get tired of the incessant "safety inflation" rant when people buy something that makes it easier for them to ride... I think "safety inflation" is real. It applies not only to bicycles, it's pervasive in modern American society; I can probably give dozens of examples. I own books on related topics. But it certainly does apply to bicycles and bicycling, in many ways that have nothing to do with making it easier to ride. Again, I can give examples, although you can certainly think of them yourself. I don't know why this observation is so distasteful to you. A question comes to mind here. If special paths/roads/call 'em what you like, are necessary for the safety of cyclists isn't it proof that the public highways are dangerious for cyclists? That's what a certain cohort would have you believe. And it's generally false. Yes, there are dangerous roads; but most roads are quite safe for cycling. The question viewed from the opposite direction is "if public roads/etc., are safe for cyclists are special bike paths necessary?" Most such facilities are not necessary. Many are worse than normal roads. While not strictly “necessary”, car free facilities can certainly be more enjoyable to ride, in much the same way that active logging roads aren’t always the most enjoyable automobile experience. This “linear park” is near my house and I ride it often. Many other people also enjoy riding it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gall...Regional_Trail |
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