When it comes to bikes, anyway. From the New York Times' report on Fixies in Paris: more ›

This just in from the SFBike mailing list. "Does anyone know if this guy is OK? No Darwin jokes please. 'Park Station Officers responded to Divisadero and Golden Gate Ave with regard to a injury accident bicycle versus vehicle. The officers contacted the bicycle rider who stated he was riding his friend's "track bike" that does not have brakes down Golden Gate Ave. The bike is stopped by skidding...'" more ›