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Equipment

Bicycle accident prevention
“While in the UK there is currently no law making it compulsory for cyclists to wear safety helmets, it is still recommended by most experts. But does wearing a safety helmet actually prevent injury …”
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Safety helmets
“Choosing the right bike for the purpose plays an important part in the prevention of bike accidents. For example riding a bike that is either to large or too small could impair your stability making an accident more likely …”
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Safety on the road

How likely are you to have an accident
“Over recent years cycling has become a more popular mode of transportation in this country. More than 3.5 million bicycles were sold in the UK in 2007, a significant increase on the 2.8 million sold in the year 2000. As a result the cycle lane network in the UK is ever expanding to meet the demand and now covers more than 12,000 miles …”
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The highway code
“The best way to avoid a bike accident on the road is to understand and obey the rules of the road. The Highway Code, written by the Department for Transport, regarding cyclists is as follows …”
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