... The thing is that per hour ridden, cycling is half as dangerous as driving.
But let's factor in average speeds, since danger per mile driven is the real figure of interest.
... By the way, the fatality was a guy who was off of the road and was run down by a DUI so it probably should not even be counted as a cycling fatality.
We have had a few of those in California, as well.
I believe that I just might be safer cycling than I am driving. ...
I think I am safer cycling than the
average motorist is driving, but given my driving habits, driving record, and choice of vehicle, I believe I am considerably safer than the average motorist.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069