As they say up here in MTB circles. If you don't fall 10 times a day you aren't riding hard enough
I agree 100%...although I seem to fall more than that
I usually go by the "if I don't draw blood, I am not trying hard enough" rule.
I haven't crashed at all on the road this year, but in the woods is a different story. Never any major damage to me or the bike, just scrapes and scratches, and a few colorful bruises.
see my quote below to see how I live