Ben King, a rider for Fly V Australia-Successful Living, has not broken his collarbone, but he has crashed into a wall at 60 miles an hour. King, who has raced in Europe, the United States and Australia, said the riders' competitiveness here created a more dangerous environment.
"Here, it's crazy," King said. "You have guys fighting for the 100th wheel."
Gandara, a native of El Paso has also raced in Europe, and said many Europeans complained about the risks taken here.
"The Europeans only take risks at the end, when they're trying to win the race," Gandara said. "You don't have somebody crash and take six guys out just to win $50."