Originally Posted by
echale3
....... looking at your posts without benefit of knowing your intent in writing them, and I think you'd be surprised at how they come across--it's as if you are a modern-day Carrie Nation...
LOL. I had to google
Carrie Nation.
I try to avoid the stats and links crapola in my posts. As soon as someone posts a fact... that changes the direction of the thread... as no one agrees on the facts. And with google handy.... facts point in all directions (and
I just know some will disagree with that statement).
I believe cycling to be pretty safe. Don't pin me down on exact numbers.... but about half of cyclist that die as a result of riding are adults. Half of those adult deaths involve drinking. Sometimes it's the cyclists drinking... sometimes a motorist.
I've played golf where we had designated people to drive us home. It was a lot of fun.... I've heard of similar softball teams. Nothing wrong with having fun and using some sort of chemical enhancement. But driving and or cycling doesn't really lend itself well to drugs and alcohol.