There is undeniably something cool about bikes. I've often pondered getting a license to ride. But there are just too many drawbacks to make it worthwhile for me.
-Safety - I get in a minor collision in a car, I take it to the repair shop. I get in a minor collision on a bike, I might be dead, or crippled for life.
- Weather -- Not only am I in tough if the weather changes on me, Calgary only really offers 2-3 months of use per year for a motorcycle.
- Gear - To ride safely you need your gloves, jacket, helmet, pants, etc. Who wants to wear all that in 30 degree weather, and then lug it around when they reach their destination?
I guess it depends how much you crave the thrill and excitement of it.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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