Originally Posted by
wphamilton
I would not dispute that biking on those roads that cyclists mostly avoid would result in higher risk factors.
So, considering all roads and not just those preferred by cyclists, the risk would likely be even greater than the 3-5 times higher than driving which I've cited.
Agreed; and on some of those usually avoided by cyclist roads/streets to desirable locations (i.e. high speed narrow roads with heavy traffic, late night travel to night spots on streets frequented by thuggish layabouts, etc.) the risk to those few (if any) cyclists would likely be even much higher than if the cyclist had decided to travel in an enclosed motor vehicle.