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@scaryeire
Yeah Hippy, I've been cycling since 1992. I'm fairly sure I'm aware of the dangers.
My outlook is to be safe and not die... Crazy I know. Unfortunately there are so many fashionistas that are primarily concerned with being cool and throwing caution to the wind without being good cyclists. I'm a very fast rider, I break lights ALL the time and I undertake trucks. That said, I know how to do it "safely".
Attitude may make you feel like steel, but even if you were, the 13 tonne truck will still crush you, and your not, your just a bag of blood waiting to burst.
Peace