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0 pointsrefurb7y ago0 comments

You are 15 times more likely to be killed on Britain's roads if you ride a bike than if you drive a car.[1]

If you look at total deaths they may seem comparable to driving, but way more people drive than cycle.

Good on you for dedicating yourself to cycling, but you shouldn't ignore the increase in risk.

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You'd also have to take into account the reduction in life expectancy from the stress of driving and additional time being sedentary.

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0 pointsrefurb7y ago0 comments

You are 15 times more likely to be killed on Britain's roads if you ride a bike than if you drive a car.[1]

If you look at total deaths they may seem comparable to driving, but way more people drive than cycle.

Good on you for dedicating yourself to cycling, but you shouldn't ignore the increase in risk.

You'd also have to take into account the reduction in life expectancy from the stress of driving and additional time being sedentary.

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