I'm sure I was once told that a cycle is classified as a vehicle in England and Wales whereas it's an 'aid to walking' in Scotland (like a pram apparently). This is pertinent to drink driving as (at least as described to me) you can't be charged with drink driving on a cycle in Scotland.
Having said all this, firstly what do I know ? and secondly the only relevance is that the cyclist could presumably have been charged with careless driving ?
Finally, as a cyclist I'd contend that cyclists normally come off worst or equally badly in most collisions and so I (and no doubt others) try to ride accordingly.
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Pedestrian killed by cyclist new
Pedestrian killed by cyclist new