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I am not blaming the victims.
When I first started cycling my brother (another forumenger) told me that the majority of london cyclist deaths involve lorries and that I should not pass one, moving or stationary at a junction, under any circumstances at all as I would be putting my life at risk.
Does anybody know whether any cyclist accidents would have been avoided if the victim had heard and absorbed this advice beforehand?
What if bike shops gave this advice? What if we spent time during commuting hours spreading this message? Handing out flyers...talking to people...stickering bikes...
If that message can be spread more and saves one limb or life then it is worth it in my book. Campaigners can still fight for the other aspects. Can somebody please explain to me why this is not worthwhile to persue this message more aggressively?
Ive had this debate with an LCC member and he said it was a bad idea because it might put people off cycling...is that really such a big deal if it saves lives in the short term and reduces cyclist number if we succeed in making London a safer place in the long term so that more may feel safe to cycle then?