Simon_m
Guru
Simon, I think you are going down a very dangerous metaphorical route with that line of argument!
There is a risk of getting things out of proportion after one accident. Remember that most cyclists who ride round it do live to tell the tale! It's not a regular route for me but I've been round it a good few times.
If you live or work nearby, it may not be easily or conveniently avoidable. I don't think that there should be no-go areas or sections of road for cyclists - least of all self-imposed ones.
Remember 'safety in numbers'. If people avoid it, it makes it more dangerous for those who do use it. That can't be what you are advocating?
I'm off the mind set that if something is bad, dangerous or may kill me, them I stay away from it. For example, I'm not going to join the army as I might get shot or blown up. I cycle a lot and I take calculated risks, but if there is a dangerous piece of road, or whatever, i am going to avoid it. That's just me. If people want to cycle in places which I consider dangerous, that is up to them, I ain't going to stop them, probably because I won’t be there lol
It's simular to the helmet threads, if people want to wear them, or not wear them, it's up to them.