Canadians love their bikes. I love my bike! No matter the
season, you'll find cyclists out on the roads, rain or shine
– and even snow (although winter is a bit hardcore for me
personally). And why not? Cycling is not only great exercise,
it's a healthy and budget-friendly way to traverse our city
streets and avoid the congestion on our roadways – and in our
subways too.
But, along with the benefits of a cycling culture comes greater
risk and accidents. Approximately 7,500 cyclists are seriously
injured each year in Canada. As the number of cyclists who share
the roads with cars, trucks, and even pedestrians continue to rise,
it may be a good time to revisit some of the rules of the road to
ensure we all share it safely.
