Rich's vote for one of the worst editorials ever goes to the May 2000 issue of MX Racer. An excerpt from the editorial can be seen below.

"Just think," said my friend. "We're only a few races into the 2000 season, and these are the best riders in the world. If they get hurt, what do you think my chances of injury are?"

My friend had a point, one that I can relate to but don't agree with. Though I will never criticize anyone for their decision not to ride for fear of injury, I must say that the risk of injury or even death is not enough to keep me off a motocross bike. I know it's an oft-used cliche, but injuries can occur just as easily driving to work, riding a bicycle, taking a shower, walking down stairs or even while cooking your own meals. Furthermore, I'll bet that if you asked any of the aforementioned athletes if they regretted choosing motocross as a career path, most of them would say no. (Maeda, p. 14)

E-mail Donn Maeda at maedad@emapUSA.com and tell him what you think of his editorial.

Rich's Response: Don missed the whole point. I disagree with him 100 percent. These are some of the best athletes in the world and are getting seriously injured because of a slight rider error. Don's friend has a brain and realizes that if the best guys in the world are having trouble then he is definitely going to have trouble. Don should have addressed this as a responsible journalist suggesting solutions to help prevent serious injuries. Does Don really believe that taking a bath or cooking is as dangerous as triple jumping. Every reader intelligence should be insulted by these comparisons. Elementary school students learn percentages. If a 10,000 people are cooking, maybe one will be slightly injured by burning themselves. Out of 10,000 SX riders approximately between 450-960 will be injured to varying degrees. I've got to run now to put on my helmet and gear to cook dinner and take a shower. I also just called the local fire department to see if they can park an ambulance in the front lawn in case I slip in the shower. Don I'm confused...should I use Roll-offs or tear-offs when cooking?