every cyclist should read this in self-defense: http://ow.ly/Gjcd

some have objected to the results of this study, saying for example that because the report just compares the % of crashes that involve pedestrians/bicyclists for each type of car, there’s not a big surprise because hybrids tend to be driven more in cities and at low speeds (which is where you get the mileage advantage).

but even if you look at the comparisons ONLY for accidents at intersections and at speeds lower than 35mph, the incidence ratios are way, way different. so I think there’s something to this study.

and I am horrified at people like this who drive hybrids and hate bikers: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/08/13/the_cure_for_road_rage_bike_laws/