• Praxinoscope@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      I got run over, broke my arm, got surgery, and still love bike commuting. I won’t let reckless drivers have the power to affect my lifestyle.

      360 camera on my helmet now and live in a more bike friendly place.

      • Katana314@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        I’m aware of this possibility. It’s just…the bike isn’t the problem. Two bikes crash, both fine. Two pedestrians crash, both fine. Two trains crash once in a double blue moon. It’s only cars. Just cars that keep resulting in these tragedies - THEY are the cause. Not the other, non-armored-tank modes.

    • nofob@lemmy.today
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      4 months ago

      According to their study, cycling commuters had:

      A 47% lower risk of dying from any cause. A 10% lower chance of ending up in the hospital for any reason.

      So statistically, it’s safer than sitting on your ass all day, even including the risks.