Latest Transport Stats: Cycling is Dangerous

Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-results-2012

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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in 2011 to 118
in 2012.

In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as seriously
injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.

There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties; this is
eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist casualties has
increased.
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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by year.

On 27/06/2013 17:30, Judith wrote:
Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-results-2012

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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in 2011 to 118
in 2012.

In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as seriously
injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.

There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties; this is
eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist casualties has
increased.
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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by year.


Not 'obvious' in the least. It may well be due to a increased number of
cyclists, so in fact is may be getting safer.

Jeff

On Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:57:36 PM UTC+1, Jeff wrote:
On 27/06/2013 17:30, Judith wrote:

Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-results-2012



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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in 2011 to 118

in 2012.



In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as seriously

injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.



There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties; this is

eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist casualties has

increased.

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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by year.





Not 'obvious' in the least. It may well be due to a increased number of

cyclists, so in fact is may be getting safer.



Jeff

Fewer motorists manage to kill more cyclists.

"Squashme" wrote in message
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Not 'obvious' in the least. It may well be due to a increased number of

cyclists, so in fact is may be getting safer.



Jeff

Fewer motorists manage to kill more cyclists.

Good to know that motorists are getting safer. Maybe that's why cyclists
feel a little *too* secure, and take more risks.

Jeff wrote:
On 27/06/2013 17:30, Judith wrote:
Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-results-2012


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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in
2011 to 118
in 2012.

In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as
seriously
injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.

There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties;
this is
eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist casualties has
increased.
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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by year.


Not 'obvious' in the least. It may well be due to a increased number of
cyclists, so in fact is may be getting safer.

Jeff



It would be very useful to keep statistics, that are accessible,as to
exact situation and the cause.
It may help to figure out where bicycles should not be.

"Judith" wrote in message
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Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-results-2012

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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in 2011
to 118
in 2012.

In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as
seriously
injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.

There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties; this
is
eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist casualties has
increased.
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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by year.

They deserve to die.
Most of them are complete idiots.
Darwin at work.

On Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:24:04 +0100, harryagain wrote:

"Judith" wrote in message
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Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...casualties-in-
great-britain-main-results-2012


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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in
2011 to 118 in 2012.

In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as
seriously injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.

There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties;
this is eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist
casualties has increased.

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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by
year.

They deserve to die.
Most of them are complete idiots.
Darwin at work.

I am glad you only said "most"

On Friday, 28 June 2013 06:24:04 UTC+1, harryagain wrote:

Ooh good, more morons, just what this group needs.

"Judith" wrote in message
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Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-results-2012

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The number of pedal cyclists killed rose by 10 per cent from 107 in 2011
to 118
in 2012.

In addition, the number of pedal cyclists reported to the police as
seriously
injured in a road accident increased by 4 per cent to 3,222.

There is a well-established upward trend in pedal cyclist casualties; this
is
eighth year that the number of seriously injured cyclist casualties has
increased.
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Cycling is obviously getting more dangerous month by month, year by year.

Rubbish - lots more people are cycling.

Albeit not very well: -

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....gerous-4729068

only 400 though the police were obviously not trying very hard...

wrote in message
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On Friday, 28 June 2013 06:24:04 UTC+1, harryagain wrote:

Ooh good, more morons, just what this group needs.

That's what we all thought when you came along.