Originally Posted by closetbiker
Like I said earlier, it's all a matter of preception.
Every year in BC very close to 1700 pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles. About 55 of those pedestrians die.
Every year about 900 cyclists are hit by motor vehicles and about 5 cyclists die.
Why is there the perception that cycling is more dangerous than walking or jogging?
Raw numbers mean nothing.
150 people have died climbing Mt. Everest. More drown in their own bathtub every year.
Why is there a perception that climbing Everest is more dangerous than taking a bath?