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@dancing james
When I first started I would find myself racing along and then having to stop abruptly. I realised that there were a number of much older folk getting about faster than me because they knew the roads and had much better observation skills. They would achieve this with far less effort than me sprinting and stopping. I spent a few weeks trying to tail these people on my commute, to get their perspective and also quickly started to find the little things that get you around more quickly and safely. They tended to have a good eye and appreciation for where space was opening up and safe practice.