Dmytry comments on How to avoid dying in a car crash - Less Wrong

75 Post author: michaelcurzi 17 March 2012 07:44PM

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Comment author: taw 17 March 2012 10:04:44PM 4 points [-]

I used to cycle a lot, and I had no doubts whatsoever this drastically increases my chance of dying early, or suffering other horrible accident. There are health benefits due to regular physical activity (and attractiveness and energy level benefits), but they probably don't come anywhere near matching increased risk of death due to drivers completely disregarding cyclists' safety.

Comment author: Dmytry 17 March 2012 10:07:32PM *  0 points [-]

Then cycle in a safer place. (I agree btw about the drivers).

Comment author: taw 17 March 2012 11:16:43PM 3 points [-]

Unless you're suggesting stationary bike, it's hard to find a safer place in the middle of London.

Comment author: David_Gerard 17 March 2012 11:51:27PM -1 points [-]

Not to mention the enormous quantities of crap you'll inhale cycling in the street in London. (Anecdotal evidence from friends who've done it, complete with black snot.)

Comment author: taw 17 March 2012 11:56:36PM 0 points [-]

I've never really notice that, how long ago is your anecdotal evidence from?

Comment author: David_Gerard 18 March 2012 09:31:27AM 0 points [-]

About nine or ten years ago. The hanky in question was a notably foul sight.