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I was more embarrassed when I hired a bike in Berlin and rode like I ride in London, I don't push in or jump reds or anything but on the open road overtake everything, get in front, beat the other rider. Then I realised I was the only person doing that.
Have you tried that in London? Go on, dare ya!
On the other hand, silly commuter racing can undeniably be a lot of fun :)
Miss_Mouse
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You're forgetting all the good stuff, you only remember asshat drivers, the good ones don't hang around in the windmills of your memory. Hitting the sweet spot on London Bridge and coasting slightly downhill the other side. Having fresh oj with bits in on a hot day off the market. Riding in the rain and pretending you're in 'nam. I was more embarrassed when I hired a bike in Berlin and rode like I ride in London, I don't push in or jump reds or anything but on the open road overtake everything, get in front, beat the other rider. Then I realised I was the only person doing that. Everyone was utterly chilled and there was no shouting or punches. In London it's safer to keep up with traffic which means riding assertively which leads to the inevitable conflict of humans competing for a limited resource.