i rode for a few decades, including commuting and a number of long multi-month tours with nary an injury or even a crash worthy of the name. lately, i've found some form riding about 8000-9000 miles per year, and consequently ride faster.

result? three solo accidents, my fault, and three permanent injuries. i contemplated riding a MTB on the single track around here because it was a realistic option and i thought it might be safer. nope, wrong... so that's not happen'n.

latest crash was a carbon copy of Dominico Pozzovivo's crash the other day in the Giro, including memory loss, stitches and bandages.