2009-06-02 - Rider Down - Peckham

..for whatever reason, THAT has made me think twice about getting on my bike, and I've been a cyclist for two years now and received one hit from a taxi driver myself (and even after THAT I still cycled).

I'm sure your understandably traumatized by the experience. But Ma3k is correct in what he's saying. How many forumengers have been to hospital this year and are still pedaling around as soon as they can?

It's not dangerous to cycle in London, but you are very very vulnerable if something does happen. Life I'm afraid contains risks and it's the duty of careful cyclists to minimize those risks on the road but not to shy away from them. I hope to see you around south London soon, enjoying the beauty of being outside on you own steam & riding with just caution (but not ruled by it).