If you check the mto stats for 2017 to date, there are 7 fewer fatalities so far this year on bikes than in 2016. Further, there are about 2 times as many pedestrians killed in Ontario following hits by cars. Bicyclists are up there also Then check boating and swimming drowning fatalities Just pick your poison. Bikes are merely one option. In 2016 56 bikers died in Ontario. 96 pedestrians were killed in Ontario. So better give up walking
Personally been riding bikes since early 70's without a spill. Can't say it will never happen but risk reduction is key:
Zero alcohol
Stay off 400 series
Never ride after dark
Avoid rain
Avoid weekend riding. Especially long weekends
Never ride in groups
Stay out of gta
Full face helmet
Hi viz protective gear
Know when to call it a day
I agree that there are far too many bucket listers wanting to learn to ride these days, both men and women , middle age and older who figure they want to Operate a bike , who in fact should be no where near a bike. Just death wishes waiting for their end dates
Personally been riding bikes since early 70's without a spill. Can't say it will never happen but risk reduction is key:
Zero alcohol
Stay off 400 series
Never ride after dark
Avoid rain
Avoid weekend riding. Especially long weekends
Never ride in groups
Stay out of gta
Full face helmet
Hi viz protective gear
Know when to call it a day
I agree that there are far too many bucket listers wanting to learn to ride these days, both men and women , middle age and older who figure they want to Operate a bike , who in fact should be no where near a bike. Just death wishes waiting for their end dates
