In reply to Andy Peak 1:
> Which wold you prefer? Riding along having a whale of a time or a long decline and then death or even better Cancer and death.
I don't buy the "At least he died doing something he enjoyed argument". It is merely a justification by those coming to terms with someone's sudden (but potentially unnecessary death). Sure, there will be deaths in the future, but this chap was a waste - all for want of biking a bit slower. If he wanted thrills and spills, there are plenty of biking track days where you can drive as fast as you dare.