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11 points

Right up until you get run over

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According to their study, cycling commuters had:

A 47% lower risk of dying from any cause. A 10% lower chance of ending up in the hospital for any reason.

So statistically, it’s safer than sitting on your ass all day, even including the risks.

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Or, move to a place that allows you to have a bike friendly commute.

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I got run over, broke my arm, got surgery, and still love bike commuting. I won’t let reckless drivers have the power to affect my lifestyle.

360 camera on my helmet now and live in a more bike friendly place.

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I’m aware of this possibility. It’s just…the bike isn’t the problem. Two bikes crash, both fine. Two pedestrians crash, both fine. Two trains crash once in a double blue moon. It’s only cars. Just cars that keep resulting in these tragedies - THEY are the cause. Not the other, non-armored-tank modes.

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My doctor said all the commuting will make me a great organ donor.

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Well yeah, then you do not have to go to work anymore.

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You have a very valid point there.

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Just be sure to get hit by a rich person so you can sue and always make sure you have a camera rolling.

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