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Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes (theconversation.com)
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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 4 points 5 months ago

No, this is absolutely true. In general, women tend to be more risk averse than men. So in an environment where you have to ride on the road with cars—i.e., anywhere in Australia—women are going to be much less likely to feel safe riding a bike.

Separate from that, there are also issues that matter more to women than to men, relating to things like "eyes on the street" and path lighting at night. Men are more likely than women to feel safe riding on a dark park through a park at night.