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By: Cycling must be a key part of Singapore’s future « Thoushaltnotsmoke's Blog

Cycling must be a key part of Singapore’s future « Thoushaltnotsmoke's Blog — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:36:53 +0000

[...] accidents are a result of “errant” cyclists, when in fact the reality is, cyclists have beenshown to cause less than 10% of bike-car accidents. The Task Force has failed to engage with motorists / [...]

By: Making cycling safer - Page 18

Making cycling safer - Page 18 — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:03:21 +0000

[...] have far more to do with aggressive driving than aggressive cycling. Your apology is accepted. Smart cycling | U of T Research & Innovation Move to Toronto then. You'll have safer cycling and we'll have one less twat. Everybody [...]

By: CycleLawyer

CycleLawyer — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:01:31 +0000

If you suffer injury in a cycle accident and want to make a claim – failing to wear a helmet will cost you dearly. Insurers will seek to deduct up to 25% of damages in relation to any head injury element of a claim.

Most serious cycle accidents that we deal with do actually involve head injuries of one form or another.

When you hit the deck and have no headgear to protect you then seriously, you are asking for trouble.

Forget the studies, look at it from a personal preservation perspective

By: For Safer Cycling: Learn to Ride Your Bike | Metamorphostuff

For Safer Cycling: Learn to Ride Your Bike | Metamorphostuff — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:08:58 +0000

[...] encouraging safer cycling are not mutually exclusive goals. Chris Cavacuiti’s study on the causes of automobile-bicycle collisions in Toronto is oft-quoted by cycling advocates to shoot down the “reckless cyclist” stereotype. But [...]

By: Rethinking Our Streets – The Cannon Oct-2010 « Kathryn Tang

Rethinking Our Streets – The Cannon Oct-2010 « Kathryn Tang — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:28:25 +0000

[...] Smart cycling – Professor Chris Cavacutti on how to stay safe on the roads: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/behind_the_headlines/smart-cycling/ VIDEO: Motorists vs. Cyclists [...]

By: Nouvelle victime - Velocia

Nouvelle victime - Velocia — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:43:35 +0000

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By: Perry Pelletier

Perry Pelletier — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:40:14 +0000

Daniel
You missed my point. It was a car driver who stated that cyclists should pay fees. This is the mentality of some drivers. Your point about paying a hefty fine is valid but like I said, the culture will have to change first. The culture in parts of Europe is bicycle friendly. We in N.America are dealing with a huge increase in vehicle traffic and closures of roads that were once accessible by bike. I would love to see the respect that cyclists get in Europe, but we still have a way to go.

By: Daniel Savard

Daniel Savard — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:16:57 +0000

To Perry Pelletier, this is unfortunate such bad argumentation is taking place. I wonder how the licensing fees are actually paying for the roads. In fact, the licensing fees are having nothing to do with roads maintenance and costs.

And it is a fact that motor vehicle will always win against a bike. Exactly like a gun will always win against a bare hands guy. Provided that, I suggest that no matter whose at fault, all car driver should have to pay a substantial penality in case of accident with a bike. Unfortunately, this is the only way to have car drivers and truck drivers to care about bikes. If you want to change mentalities on the roads go deep in the pocket of the most dangerous guy. I believe this is the case in Amsterdam where a 1500 euros penality applies to a car driver hitting a bike, no matter who’s at fault. So, the car driver is better to take extra car to not hit a bike.

By: Perry Pelletier

Perry Pelletier — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:02:06 +0000

I have commuted in Nova Scotia for about 15 years and can attest that both sides can argue their viewpoint as a cyclist, I have heard them all. “Why should we share the road with you?” A cyclist doesn’t pay licencing fees. A cyclist is slowing down traffic, therefore making the road dangerous. The list goes on and on. Bottom Line is the Motor Vehicle Act instructs all traffic on how to use the road. Once we have a culture where cyclists are an accepted part of the road, then and only then will the roads be safer. I have had my share of drivers throw me the finger, cuss at me and I have to take it because whether I am right or wrong, A vehicle will always win against a bike. Keep biking and eventually our culture will have to accept that we are part of the road. After all, the horse and buggy did allow the car on their trails.

Perry

By: Chercher

Chercher — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:02:23 +0000

@PeterJames

I take issue with your statement: Anyone who gets a “door prize” – although not legally responsible – should certainly bear a significant degree of responsibility.

Not all door prizes are equal. I am one of the few cyclists who happens to obey the rules of the road and am extremely alert when I cycle. I got doored, not by a parked car, but by a taxi letting out his fare at a red light. I was slowing down so that I could stop and turn right and the door was literally flung in my path. The taxi driver did not signal or pull over to let him out and I did not see the man move to open the door. There was a clear lane one second and the next it was like there was a brick wall there. Luckily I was fine since I was slowing to a stop but it did knock the wind out of me. I’ve gone over it again and again and there is no way I could have prevented it.

It’s unfair to paint all accidents with the same brush.