Just returned from San Fran and am amazed that there are not more cyclist related fatalities. I'm not talking about the tourists that rent the hybrids & wobble all over the streets.

The roadies ride at ~25-30 mph. Red lights are mere suggestions. Pedestrians crossing a street legally (like me) have to watch for the errant cyclist who is whizzing through. So scary - both for the cyclist and me!

BTW, I was one of those who rented the hybrid. Once. Road over the Golden Gate bridge and it was terrifying.

1. Pedestrians on a narrow bike/pedestrian path have no sense of what "Good morning!" or "On your left!" mean. They step right in front of you.

2. Ditto above for other cyclists.

3. I'm terrified of heights. The bridge not only sways, but it bounces with the cars.

4. The bikes are schlock. You shift and pray that you get the gear you want. Especially exciting going uphill. OK, maybe I'm a bike snob, but still...

Of course, DH loved it.