Subjective assessment of risk among urban work travel cyclists

The results of the current research are based on two questionnaire studies of risk perception and worry about being involved in an accident when cycling. The data for Study 1 were collected through a questionnaire survey (n = 291) distributed in collaboration with the Norwegian Cyclists’ Association. Study 2 was based on survey data collected in a representative sample of the Norwegian public (n = 2000). The results of the first study showed significant associations between risk perception, worry, and risk tolerance on the one hand and cycling frequency during winter on the other hand. Risk perception was not as important for cycling frequency during the other seasons of the year. Study 2 showed that previous accident experience was associated with risk perception and worry.