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Wow, I never knew cycling was inherently dangerous? And why does cycling have to be a sport? I cycle for utilitarian purposes like commuting, light touring and errands not as a sport, and find that it is a very, very safe mode of transportation when treated correctly.
Sporting activities belong on closed courses and can be dangerous. Cycling as a sport and non sanctioned events on public streets should not be allowed or tolerated.
I would argue that cycling is generally seen as a "sport" and that doesn't necessarily mean it is being done competitively or that it has to be. It's also inherently dangerous when you have people riding around on roads shared with people driving cars that outweigh you by thousands of pounds. If it's not dangerous, why is there a safety thread and people talking about safety gear? Wouldn't seem to be necessary if it wasn't possibly dangerous. Why are there people hit and killed by vehicles while on their bicycles if it's so safe right? That's where I am going with this.