Recent HGV/cyclist accidents

Have you driven at 4am?

I have, I do it regularly. You expect there to be less people. You slip into a comfort zone you don't in heavy traffic. There might be less cyclists but the risks are SO MUCH HIGHER. One cyclist killed at 4am is a damn sight more painful to see than one killed at 4pm because there's so few people on the road. Not to mention the lack of witnesses if something goes wrong. Start thinking about the real world.

The risks of which you speak are risks associated with a cyclist who is not aware, and who needs to be educated about the dangers of city roads.