I hear ya whitecat...being a newbie and all, my riding ability isn't at the same skill level as most cyclists on here I would imagine. With my broken wrist and foot now,
and having to take at least 2 months off from riding, it does make me think about having a nasty crash on my bike. Watching some videos of some of the bike crashes
France, can really open up ones eyes to the reality of just how dangerous biking can be.