There have been quite a few serious injuries at the Tour of California, something that doesn't get much coverage. Today the King of the Mountain leader and winner of the first day, Francisco Mancebo, was taken to the hospital after hitting a rock going downhill at 60 mph. I don't want to be that close to the ground at 60 mph.

Injuries

Francisco Mancebo

While it is hard to get killed in bike racing there sure appear to be quite a few serious injuries. Broken legs, broken collar bones, broken ribs, and more. Maybe it is an extreme sport as is hang gliding and should be considered as such.