On 17/05/2018 11:35, colwyn wrote:

Cyclists hurt seven times more often than figures show
Graeme Paton, Transport Correspondent
May 17 2018, 12:01am,
The Times


British cyclists are four times as likely to be killed as those in the
Netherlands

British cyclists in the Netherlands?

Dutch cyclists in the Netherlands?

The number of cyclists being injured on British roads could be almost
seven times higher than previously thought.

Collisions more common than thought among UK cyclists?

It makes sense.

[ ... ]

The government has launched a review of cycle safety to increase the use
of bicycles. It is likely to consider imposing mandatory passing
distances to prevent motorists overtaking too close to cyclists on busy
roads. It could also investigate the possibility of fines for “car
dooring”, when motorists or car passengers negligently swing open doors
and hit passing cyclists.

I appreeciate what the article meant to say there, but whilst it is not
impossible for a carelessly-opened vehicle door to hit a passing
cyclist, it is more usual for the passing cyclist to hit the
carelessly-opened door.

Oddly, though, and despite usually moving a fair bit faster, it is very
rare for other motor vehicles to hit carelessly-opened doors.

Observation and due care and attention (by all involved) seem to be the
key to avoidance, as I'm sure you'll agree.