The bike vs. car debate is missing the point made earlier in the thread...
Even if you can only go around a corner at 30mph on a bike and 50mph in a car...the bike is much more rewarding and generally feels faster as well due to the exposure to elements.
Very, but I don't know anyone in the east midlands that rants on and on about my eating habits burdening the NHS or how I'm due a meeting with a tractor...