As a writer, I refuse to be one sided. Although I am biased towards a bike friendly world, I do not want to hide the dangers and downsides of cycling.
In America, cycling has caused 667 deaths in 2011, and over 61,000 injuries. Despite the large numbers, they only make up for 2 percent of all traffic accidents. Biking is dangerous, but statistically, driving is far worse.
To reduce the likelihood of these accidents, I have a few good tips to follow.
1) Always wear a helmet: It may seem like common sense, but you would really be grateful if you got into an accident while wearing one compared to just your skull!
2) Assume that you're invisible to drivers: Never assume that people in cars can see you, never put yourself in front of a car until you make eye contact with the driver. Also, use lights at nighttime! Its extremely hard to spot a biker in the dark.
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