How To Stay Safe And Avoid Cycling Accidents

Many of us learned to ride a bicycle at an early age and continue to ride as the years go by. It is a great form of exercise and one of the fastest-growing transportation modes in Toronto, according to the city's website.

The City of Toronto has pledged to grow, expand and enhance the cycling network and provide a safe and dedicated space for cyclists with the aim of protecting vulnerable road users.

However, while a bike provides a fun and economical way to get around, cycling can at the same time be dangerous. According to Statistics Canada, 890 cyclists died in Canada between 2006 and 2017, an average of 74 deaths per year. Collisions with a vehicle resulted in 73 per cent of those fatalities. As well, it is estimated that 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured each year and as many as 70,000 others are treated in hospital emergency rooms for cycling-related injuries.