Originally Posted by
JoeKahno
I've often heard it said that, "Nobody lives forever". That doesn't mean it's Ok to be stupid. It's simply an acknowledgement that while there are things you can do to tip the odds in your favor, you quickly reach a point of diminishing returns....
I have freqently quoted this post about Stupidity, written in the context of winter riding, but a general maxim:
Originally Posted by
StephenH
"When does Hardcore bbecome Stupid"
Hardcore becomes stupid when it becomes dangerous.
Hardcore becomes stupid when anything going wrong becomes a safety problem instead of an inconvenience. ...
Hardcore becomes stupid when minor errors in judgment become safety issues....
In each case, it's not just the weather [traffic] that makes it hardcore or stupid, it's the degree of preparation and knowledge used...