Black cyclists are 4.5 times more likely to be killed than white cyclists

[DigitalDrifter]

From the "women, minorities, and children hit hardest" files.

More Black Cyclists Die Because of Racial Divide​

Why don’t more people of color ride bikes? There is no singular reason; however, safety is often cited as a primary concern. In communities of color with a high concentration of low to middle-income residents, the lack of cycling infrastructure elements, such as bike trails, bike lanes, or even shoulders, make cycling unsafe and impractical.

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[Polishprince]

black bicyclists are harder to see at night, particularly if they are on bad country roads.

 

[Sunni Man]

If a black guy wears the wrong color clothes into a gang infested area.
Good chance he will get shot.
So I'd assume riding the wrong colored bicycle into that same hood would be risking getting shot and killed. ...

 

[Manonthestreet]

Are they killed for riding the wrong color of bicycle into another gangs territory? ...

We rode our bikes all over before bike trails and nobody died

 

[Woodznutz]

Article lacks needed details.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

From the "women, minorities, and children hit hardest" files.

More Black Cyclists Die Because of Racial Divide​

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I'm guessing they do more stupid shit in the middle of the road

 

[Woodznutz]

We rode our bikes all over before bike trails and nobody died

Same here. Also, there were fewer cars and fewer bikes on the roads.

 

[Woodznutz]

I'm guessing they do more stupid shit in the middle of the road

Based on the stupid shit cyclists do in my city it's a wonder more aren't deliberately run over.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

This couldnt possibly be the reason....right?

 

[Manonthestreet]

Based on the stupid shit cyclists do in my city it's a wonder more aren't deliberately run over.

Used to carry a golf club in the car for enraged bikers. They left as quick as possible.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Based on the stupid shit cyclists do in my city it's a wonder more aren't deliberately run over.

Funny how I keep hearing "Same road, same rules" but both bicycles and motorcycles don't obey the basic rules. Bicycles don't belong on the same roads with motorized vehicles weighing several tons

 

[LeroyDumonde]

Bicycles are racist.

 

[Woodznutz]

Funny how I keep hearing "Same road, same rules" but both bicycles and motorcycles don't obey the basic rules. Bicycles don't belong on the same roads with motorized vehicles weighing several tons

I saw a cyclist actually obeying the traffic laws the other day. I had to pinch myself.

 

[Resnic]

From the "women, minorities, and children hit hardest" files.

More Black Cyclists Die Because of Racial Divide​

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Blacks are less likely to take safety measures.

Blacks are harder to see at night.

Blacks are less likely to obey traffic laws.

Blacks tend to live in cities where cycling is more dangerous.

 

[Mac-7]

From the "women, minorities, and children hit hardest" files.

More Black Cyclists Die Because of Racial Divide​

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This is easily the most stupid topic of the day

 

[Woodznutz]

Blacks are harder to see at night.

 

[MisterBeale]

Thread needs more effort. Why is this an important discussion for the forum to have? Violates clean start rule. Lacks content.

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