Why are female cyclists so vulnerable to lorries? | Anna Leach

Hugging the kerb can be deadly for women cycling in busy citiesAs I cycle home I'm conscious of an ominous rumble behind me. A quick glance over my left shoulder confirms my worst fears: a looming heavy goods vehicle is blocking out the sun. I don't fancy taking it on with only my helmet and luminous vest as protection, so I veer to closer to the kerb so it can overtake. We meet again at traffic lights, and again I shrink towards the edge of the road. Continue reading...