I don't know that I like that article's characterization of mountain biking. I mean, sheesh, they choose a famous road racer to describe road biking, and they use a pretend villain to describe mtbing?

Bleh!

The article could be summarized as, "Mountain bikers are risk-seeking lunatics."

I'd say that roadies are prone to less frequent, but more severe, injuries than mountain bikers. If only because roadies go fast and have to deal with vehicles that go even faster.

Anyway ... wanna see my scars? *grin*