http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=13227155

Stories like these as well as hit and runs are becoming all too familiar. After having a MTB crash 3 weeks ago that almost left me paralyzed and having 2 rods, 12 screws and 7 broken ribs, I'm reassessing my desire to ride on the road with motorized vehicles. With the popularity of texting and driving, I'm looking at whether it's worth it to take the chance while trying to raise a toddler. Currently I can't pick up my daughter and am unable to play with her; I wonder how much worse the outcome would have been had a vehicle been involved.

My town really isn't that bad and I've never had an issue with drivers, but after a crash like I had involving a tree, I'm pondering one with a vehicle. I'm very defensive when road cycling, but there's only so much you can control. Anyone else been through this? I'm thinking maybe just ride in closed parks and organized rides and stick to off-road (MTB/CX) for the rest.