Originally Posted by
Dan The Man
Much like Alleycats, high speed commuting comes down to how much you value your life.
High speed commuting is not fundamentally unsafe. Put safety first and get a road bike and push yourself. Add bright clothing, reflectors, helmet mounted P7 LED, and the sharpest eye. Don't take chances to make numbers.
The whole reason I bike instead of drive is that I want a good workout. The value is halved if it isn't going to be a good vigorous workout, IMHO.