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yea practise makes safer but only if you practice the right stuff. im not saying unsure cyclists shouldn't be on the roads, period. but its a big step eh, coming from nothing to london roads which are mad crazy. quiet roads exist, so does a whole load of information about good pracitice if you wanna look. ridng round cones in a playground doesnt make safer but it does provide a good starting point for those folks who find it hard to control their bike. its a step in the process. there are organisations throughout the uk who will help both kids and adults learn about cycle road safety. they'll help you devise a commute route or whatever you want and break it down so you learn what where and why you are doing what you are doing. hence matey boys mention of the driving test. no fucker wants drivers who havent got a clue out on the roads. personally i think the same goes for cyclist, pedestrians, motorcylcist etc etc. and we all know us lot are more vulnerable out there so if hordes of crap riders go up so do accidents i imagine. and thats shit all round. solidarity for the fucked over rider is great and encouraged, but we as road users do have a role in our own safety. granted, there are occasions when whatever experience you have isnt gonna help but if you only have one major off in your life cos you ride well and safe, its better than ten cos you ride like a spanner. i know what i'd choose.