By the way, cycling has a higher chance of getting you killed than riding cars or using buses. Check this out.

Even in Helsinki, cyclists have 5 times more the chance of getting killed, per traveled kilometer, than a car driver. Think of that for a moment.

EDIT: look at this:

I'm seriously considering getting off the roads and back on the separated bikepaths. They may be a bit bumpier, but you can't argue with their safety.