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Originally Posted by jwalther
Is anyone aware of academic research on cyclist safety when group riding single file v. two abreast? TIA.
I am not aware of any academic research. Since the common excuse when there is collision is "I didn't see..." it stands to reason that a larger object will be easier to see. We appear larger to vehicles in front of us and behind us when we are side by side. It has been demonstrated that a group of cyclists is faster to pass when they are side by side as opposed to strung out.
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