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minus-squareAlcoholicorn@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up6·edit-213 days agoTrue, but the insane injury rate for bikes in the US is overwhelmingly a skill issue; almost half of deaths have alcohol in their blood, most are single-vehicle from bikes taking a turn too fast. 2 wheels includes bicycles and ebikes on sidewalks, though thats not always feasible.
minus-squareTriumph@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up2·13 days agoOh absolutely, a large proportion of motorcycle injuries in the US are with unlicensed riders, too - we’re talking about people who make bad decisions. it’s no surprise that extends to riding skill.
True, but the insane injury rate for bikes in the US is overwhelmingly a skill issue; almost half of deaths have alcohol in their blood, most are single-vehicle from bikes taking a turn too fast.
2 wheels includes bicycles and ebikes on sidewalks, though thats not always feasible.
Oh absolutely, a large proportion of motorcycle injuries in the US are with unlicensed riders, too - we’re talking about people who make bad decisions. it’s no surprise that extends to riding skill.