| Cycling is an activity that can be enjoyed as a | | | | long bike trip either avoid or head towards these |
| professional sport, a mode of transportation, or a | | | | states -- depending on whether your goal is to seek |
| recreational activity. It is considered one of the top | | | | danger. |
| leisurely activities that Americans enjoy. Cycling is not | | | | The most dangerous street in the world to bicycle on |
| only a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy the | | | | is Coroico Road. Located in the Bolivian Andes, this is |
| scenery around you but it is also an excellent form of | | | | considered the steepest and bumpiest road around. |
| exercise. | | | | The road plunges down almost 3,600 meters or 2.25 |
| The most popular type of cycling is road cycling, which | | | | miles. It has been said that bikers can reach speeds of |
| is mainly on paved surfaces. One type of road cycling | | | | near 80km/hr without trying. |
| that is quickly gaining popularity is adventure cycling | | | | The most dangerous bike trail is found on the Cliffs of |
| where cycling trips are extended into long journeys. | | | | Moher in Ireland. There is a 600 foot drop down to the |
| Part of the appeal of adventure cycling is that it | | | | Atlantic Ocean, with ledges that are sometimes only |
| pushes the cyclist to their limits. It's extreme biking! And, | | | | four inches wide and gaps that are over four feet long. |
| naturally with anything extreme there are some that | | | | And now for the real shocker. The most dangerous |
| want to push the sport even farther. | | | | place to ride your bike isn't half a world away, it's just |
| These adventurous souls have sought out the most | | | | outside your door. The sidewalk is considered by most |
| dangerous places in the world to ride a bike. And, once | | | | cyciists the most dangerous place to ride a bike. |
| the stories started to get around the legends were | | | | The sidewalk is hazardous because there is a greater |
| born. Now, these dangerous locales are sought after | | | | chance of colliding with another cyclist or a pedestrian. |
| by cyclists looking for a new challenge. If you think you | | | | Collisions with a car are more common too because |
| have what it takes, then here's your chance to ride a | | | | drivers aren't watching the sidewalk and bikers ride |
| bike in the most dangerous places in the world. | | | | down curbs and driveways without looking. Not only is |
| According to the Transportation For America and the | | | | sidewalk cycling twice as dangerous than cycling in the |
| Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, the most | | | | street but it becomes four times as dangerous to |
| dangerous U.S. city to ride a bicycle in is Orlanda, | | | | cycle when you are going against traffic. |
| Florida. In fact, the top 10 most dangerous U.S. cities to | | | | If you plan on seeking out extreme biking conditions, |
| ride in are all located in the South. | | | | keep these important safety tips in mind. Always wear |
| The most dangerous state to cycle in is also Florida | | | | a helmet. Ride in the same direction as traffic, never |
| with 119 bicycle related fatalities in 2007. California was | | | | against it. Obey the rules of the road. And, stay aware |
| a close second with 109 deaths. So, if you're planning a | | | | of your surroundings. Good rides! |