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NHS special report on cycling safety:

http://www.nhs.uk/news/2014/02February/Pages/Cycling-safety-a-special-report.aspx

A surprising number of cyclists endanger themselves unnecessarily. In 2012, there were 248 KSIs with no other vehicles involved. Instead, cyclists were injured or killed for reasons such as falling off or hitting the kerb.
However, it’s worth highlighting that a significant number of these incidents occurred when cyclists were impaired by alcohol. Transport Research Laboratory estimated that around one in four “non-collision cycle accidents” was the result of drunk cycling.
The message for cyclists is clear: look out for vehicles of all types, but don't forget to watch out for yourself.

[not] interesting.