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this new blog post..
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/dec/27/cyclist-deaths-rise-recessions
what caught my eye was these statistics from the Department for Transport of cycling
DfT statistics reveal that the biggest single contributory factor in cycle deaths is the cyclist failing to look properly (25% of fatalities), followed by failing to judge the other person's path or speed (10%), the cyclist entering the road from the pavement (8%), and careless or reckless behaviour (8%).
how were these statistics gathered, are they correct, who says they didn't look properly, or were reckless or careless in their behaviour... and what about the other 49% of fatalities, how did they come about?