Cycling safety: It is safe to cycle on the road, but here’s how to stay even safer and feel confident when cycling

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This article has been freshly updated as part of our 'New to Riding' week, running from March 10 to March 17, with a special focus on tips, tricks and inspiration for new riders.

The first thing to remember is that cycling is not a dangerous activity. Statistics from the Department of Transportation show that, per billion miles travelled, more pedestrians are killed than cyclists — and we wouldn't consider walking a dangerous activity.