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Living in London, we've all heard many a stories of cycling accidents. A few weeks ago a cyclist cycled into the back of me, no harm done. A few weeks before that, I saw a cyclist lying on the road who had been knocked down... again, never crossed my mind not to get on my bike.
Passing that collison yesterday, and seeing that cyclists sandles lying under the lorry, and the angle of the lorry, and the blue plastic bag held up to cover the victim, and the bike crushed like a plastic carton...
...for whatever reason, THAT has made me think twice about getting on my bike. I've been a cyclist for two years now and received one hit from a taxi driver myself (and even after THAT I still cycled).
For those who do continue to cycle, y'know, what can you say/do... be safe, try your best to 'avoid' accidents also if possible, note the 'red' areas and avoid.