Just like Formula One

A few days ago, I was talking to my son about the inherent dangers of mountain-biking and particularly during the downhill portions and he said “...just like Formula One!” and while that comparison never dawned on me in that way, it's absolutely true.

Consider this: The steering is as direct with a lot of finger work between braking and shifting gears, the speed is high, the path is extremely narrow, constricting, and traction varies vastly. Only the cockpit is more open and there is no need to wear a flame-retardant suit, but the rest is just the same!