Originally Posted by
DropDeadFred
why is that?
In a crit, the race is more predictable, lap after lap everyone knows what to expect. Top speeds are slower .... no screaming descents.
Less chance of motorists or other sudden intrusions onto the course.
Going off course in a crit might be safer ... ie driveways, sidewalks, grass .... still rideable, compared to a curvy road with woods and sand and gravel on the shoulder.
Anyway .... these are all generalities ..... I pick races based on the race, not based on a theoretical crash percentage.