SHAPES: A new survey on accident risks and injuries in commuter cyclists in Belgium

The health enhancing effects of regular bicycling (e.g. commuter cycling) are well known, however this health benefit has also a negative aspect especially when safety is neglected. Bicyclists have a higher risk of being injured than any other group of road users. They are “unprotected” in traffic, despite being capable of reaching high speeds. This increases the risk and severity of the injury. Bicycle related injury statistics from police, hospital and insurance statistics are well described in many countries, but only give us details about serious or fatal injuries. In Belgium, it is estima... Mehr ...