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Getting on your bike and just feeling the wind in your back is one of the most liberating feelings ever. Billions of people all around the world enjoy riding their bikes daily, and for millions of us, our bicycle is the number one option we choose for transportation. No matter if you use your bicycle to go to work, to meet your friends, or just to get some exercise done during the weekends, you probably know that getting on the bike is the least of your concerns.

There are so many things we need to worry about, and whenever we need to take it out of the garage, we always wonder if we are going to come back home safe and secure. Tens of thousands of accidents happen every day around the world, and unfortunately, many people get seriously injured every day when they use their bicycles.

The reason for this can be many things, and sometimes the infrastructure of the city we are in makes the biggest impact on our safety. Here, we are going to talk about the top most dangerous cities for cycling, so keep on reading if you want to know which places you should avoid and why these places are listed as so unsafe.

1. Sidney, Australia

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Even though Sidney is one of the most popular places to visit in the world, it should definitely be on the bottom of your list if you are planning to make a cycling trip. It is said that if you want to ride your bicycle here, you need to be aware not only of other participants in traffic but also of the police. There are huge fines here, and you need to respect all rules and regulations.

Don’t be shocked if you experience verbal abuse from others, as not many people here are going to be patient with you when you are on your bike. You have to be cautious, and you have to make sure you do everything by the book.

2. Stockton, California, US

This is said to be one of the most dangerous places not only in the United States but also in the whole world. The number of deaths annually is getting higher each year, and it usually rises by more than 500 percent every 365 days. There are about 15 fatalities per one million residents, and it is said that Stockton is the place you don’t want to be on your bicycle.

Note that you should be cautious, you should steer away from going on busy streets, and you should also remember that no matter who is right, you should let other participants in traffic pass first.

3. Cape Coral, Florida, US

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Cape Coral is another place that you should avoid if you are planning to have a tour on your bike, and you should know that this place can give you a lot of trouble. You can read more about bicycle accident statistcs provided by CarInsurance.org which help us realize that there are more than 1300 fatalities every year per 100 thousand commuters, which is a high number

It is a place where you need to be extremely careful, and even though in some places you can have a safe ride, it is better if you pay close attention every time you go out cycling.

4. Houston, Texas, US

Even though things are going better in Huston than they were no more than a few years ago, this place is still pretty dangerous if you are a cyclist. In the past few years, many bills have passed on better conditions for riders, but you still need to be really careful when using your bike here.

In theory, there are bike lanes, and you should be safe, but more often than not, other participants in the traffic, including pedestrians will not pay too much attention to the bike lane. Almost 3 percent of all the fatalities in traffic are cyclists each year, so you have to be cautious.

5. Cairo, Egypt

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Egypt is a beautiful country, and if you don’t live there, you have to visit it at least once in your life. If you go there and you want to avoid the taxi fairs or not depend on public transport, you should know that it is far better to walk than to bicycle. Cycling here is pretty stigmatized, and people just don’t do it. You can mainly see young children on their bikes, and when it comes to adults, it is something that you won’t witness. The traffic is overall chaotic, and chances are, you will get in an accident if you try to follow the rules, or even if you avoid them.

6. Los Angeles, California, US

LA is known for many things, and whenever we think of this mesmerizing place, we usually think about all the possibilities, the sunny weather, and the beautiful landscapes. We all love LA, but this city will not return the love if you are on your bike.

It is said that this is one of the most dangerous places, and you have to be really cautious about what you do and. Even though there are rules and regulations in place, most of the other participants in the traffic will ignore the bike rules, and they will not be too concerned if they cut you off.

7. New York, New York, US

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If you want to commute in New York with anything else than public transport, we have some bad news for you. No matter if you are in your car or on your bike, chances are, you are going to have some bad time. This place has been listed in all the worst cities for cyclists records, and the number of deaths per year is pretty high. In case you choose to ride your bike here, you need to be aware of the cars, taxies, public transport, and all the pedestrians who don’t really care that you are on your bicycle.

These are some of the places that you should avoid if you want to take your bicycle out on a tour. No matter how safe or dangerous the place may be, you still need to ride according to rules and regulations, and you should always have your safety gear on you. Never go out without putting your helmet on, and if you ever feel you are in danger, it is better to stop and walk the rest of the way than to risk your life. Before visiting a new country, you should get acquainted with the riding rules there, and if possible, you should get in touch with local cyclists and ask for tips and recommendations.