Originally Posted by Whippet
i've just read a website which says that "a dog, cat or squirrel crossing the road could easily kill a cyclist"
Umm, I disagree. Even if you flip off a bike going 30 mph and land and simply roll you will be fine. The only reason that you would die is if you hit your head REALLY hard, rolled out into traffic, or rolled and hit something sturdy on the side of the road. A large dog would probably knock you off the bike, but a cat or squirrel no way. Atleast I know I wouldent be bothered by a cat or squirrel.