Outdoor riding season has come again. As the season changes from Winter to Spring, more cyclists and multisport athletes will be taking to the roads to get their training rides in. And with that, the risk of being hit by a car increases.
While the only foolproof way to eliminate the risk of being hit by a car while cycling is to never ride outside or on roads, there are several things you can do to help reduce the risk that you will be hit by a car while riding.
Sources:
Büth, Carlson Moses, et al. “Effectiveness of Bicycle Helmets and Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses.” Scientific Reports, vol. 13, no. 1, 26 May 2023, p. 8540, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37237115/, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35728-x.
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