Comments on: Cycling Rates by Country

By: Cycling - Safety in Numbers | Cycling UK

Cycling - Safety in Numbers | Cycling UK — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:30:41 +0000

[...] report certaintly backs up the global statistic (cycle rates by Country) showing a marked correlation between cycling rates and cycling fatalities. safety numbers – [...]

By: Streetsblog » In New York, More Proof of Safety in Numbers for Cyclists

Streetsblog » In New York, More Proof of Safety in Numbers for Cyclists — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:46:45 +0000

[...] in numbers" also explains why the U.S. has such a high rate of cyclist injuries and fatalities compared to countries like the Netherlands and Denmar…, where biking is much more common. And it’s pretty much Exhibit A when it comes to proving the [...]

By: Streetsblog » Safety in Numbers: It’s Happening in NYC

Streetsblog » Safety in Numbers: It’s Happening in NYC — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:55:16 +0000

By: Improving Safety of Cycling | Cycling UK

Improving Safety of Cycling | Cycling UK — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:10:24 +0000

[...] It seems cycling safety varies alot from country to country. cycle rates by country [...]

By: Pien

Pien — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:40:32 +0000

The Netherlands are as flat as a euro. That’s a major reason for the popularity of cycling. Also the infrastructure for bicycles is very good, as was said before, and the cities/towns are compact so everything is easy to reach by bike.

By: Bicycling in Dutch Style « Entangled

Bicycling in Dutch Style « Entangled — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:42:46 +0000

[...] Maybe that difference (*) can explain why there are more cycling injuries per 10 million km in US than in Netherlands, despite that the average distance cycled per person in Netherlands is 25 times longer than in US. Check out these two articles from Cycling UK, Cycling in Holland and Cycling Rates by Country. [...]

By: David Hembrow

David Hembrow — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:35:39 +0000

Mike, it’s quite simple. It’s much more pleasant to cycle in the Netherlands than anywhere else. There is never any stress or conflict if you cycle and routes are made direct for cyclists (more so than if you drive).

By: mike

mike — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:04:29 +0000

I would love to know why its so much higher in the Netherlands than anywhere else.

By: David

David — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:17:43 +0000

Fascinating stats. The correlation with helmet use is particularly interesting.

I don’t wear a helmet and for a long time I felt that I probably should. But since reading things like the following, I realised the risk equation is more complicated than I had thought:

[from http://www.movingtargetzine.com/article/helmets “There is also some evidence that motorists drive closer to helmet-wearing cyclist, which is an unintended, and unfortunate, consequence of bicycle helmets. This is an example of risk compensation. Risk compensation occurs where safety measures are in place that make people feel that the risk of a collision is reduced, therefore it’s safe to go a bit faster, or closer, or pay less attention, thus subverting the extra level of safety.”