An interesting article
[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A47800280[/url]
Stuff we probably know but...
[quote]Statistically, you have one in a million chance of being killed if you travel for two hours and 40 minutes by bike. Because there are more journeys made on foot but they are generally shorter, the figure for pedestrians is six hours and 30 minutes. [color=#4000FF]As there are fewer accidents per cyclist when they ride together[/color]
Is it safe to cycle?
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Is it safe to cycle?
by Alex P » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:06 am
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Re: Is it safe to cycle?
by Mike I » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:54 pm
[quote="Alex P"]An interesting article
[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A47800280[/url]
Stuff we probably know but...
[quote]Statistically, you have one in a million chance of being killed if you travel for two hours and 40 minutes by bike. Because there are more journeys made on foot but they are generally shorter, the figure for pedestrians is six hours and 30 minutes. [color=#4000FF]As there are fewer accidents per cyclist when they ride together[/color]
[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A47800280[/url]
Stuff we probably know but...
[quote]Statistically, you have one in a million chance of being killed if you travel for two hours and 40 minutes by bike. Because there are more journeys made on foot but they are generally shorter, the figure for pedestrians is six hours and 30 minutes. [color=#4000FF]As there are fewer accidents per cyclist when they ride together[/color]
Interesting statistics there. But in 2 hours 40 minutes I might go about 50+ miles on a bike. In 6 hours 30 I might walk 20 miles. So, mile for mile, walking is two and a half times more dangerous than cycling.
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