The daily Close Call

Treadders, do you mean Stoke Newington Church Street?

Yeah I thought someone might bring that up... I did reach for the brake when the first car cut across but didn't squeeze because I knew I would miss the back of it and when the second car went as well it was too late. I think I would have flipped over the bars or lost the front wheel if I braked so I instinctively swerved instead. But as I said I should have adjusted my speed approaching the junction... I was going too fast...guilty!

I hope you don't mind me saying this, but if you get some cycle training, one of the first things that's taught is the proper use of brakes--it sounds as if you were in a quandary because you were unsure as to how to come to a safe stop.

If you're in LB Hackney (as inferred from mention of 'Church Street', but of course there are about a dozen Church Streets in London and probably hundreds around the country), you can get free cycle training--phone up CTUK on 020-7231 6005 to book a session. You'll enjoy your riding so much more as a result.