Here are the stats: http://streets.mn/2014/07/01/bicycling-relative-safe/ http://streets.mn/2014/07/01/bicycling-relative-safe/ TLDR: 5x more dangerous in car

Here are the stats: http://streets.mn/2014/07/01/bicycling-relative-safe/ http://streets.mn/2014/07/01/bicycling-relative-safe/ TLDR: 5x more dangerous in car than bikes per billion km. Less dangerous in countries with more bikes per capita, despite fewer helmets. So, I agree with OP's point that perhaps cyclists are being over regulated. I bet that there is a high correlation between type of bike and deaths. Perhaps we should be all required to ride one of these: http://www.denmanbikeshop.com/thebikeshopblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Electra_Bikes_Super_Deluxe_Mens.jpg http://www.denmanbikeshop.com/thebikeshopblog/wp-content/upl... Fewer deaths would ensue.