@article{ref1,
title="Crash characteristics of on-road single-bicycle crashes: an under-recognised problem",
journal="Injury prevention",
year="2019",
author="Beck, Ben and Stevenson, Mark R. and Cameron, Peter and Oxley, Jennie and Newstead, Stuart V. and Olivier, Jake and Boufous, Soufiane and Gabbe, Belinda J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Compared with crashes with motor vehicles, single-bicycle crashes are an under-recognised contributor to cycling injury and the aetiology is poorly understood. Using an in-depth crash investigation technique, this study describes the crash characteristics and patient outcomes of a sample of cyclists admitted to hospital following on-road bicycle crashes. Enrolled cyclists completed a structured interview, and injury details and patient outcomes were extracted from trauma registries. Single-bicycle crashes (n=62) accounted for 48% of on-road crashes and commonly involved experienced cyclists. Common single-bicycle crash types included loss-of-control events, interactions with tram tracks, striking potholes or objects or resulting from mechanical issues with the bicycle. To address single-bicycle crashes, targeted countermeasures are required for each of these specific crash types.<br><br>© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1353-8047",
doi="10.1136/injuryprev-2018-043014",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2018-043014"
}