Why do people choose to ride bikes?

I rode as a kid and I lost control.
My best friend was on the back and when I lost control I jumped off and he was left on the back still hanging on to the seat strap as the bike slid down street. He was scrapped up pretty bad and the entire left side of his leg and arm were tore up. It was just nasty.
I never rode again. I have jumped on the back but never me at the controls.

How do you guys feel about ridding?

I know JT_Rock AKA Soprano Jr rides.

I think it is more dangerous now than it was before. More people = more traffic and that it make's even more risky IMO. Plus bikes have too much speed these days.

Yea, I know. I am still on the Corrales trip.

I guess this affects me because I had a friend who ran into a wall doing about 100 and of course he was killed instantly. I have always hated bikes. I guess there is sort of a love hate thing.