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@dancing james
Just a follow up on this, a little bump, especially due to the step back in time of last week.
Its been a couple of weeks now and I am enjoying my cycling around town even more.
I feel a lot safer and am much more considered about filtering etc. My observation has improved and I feel like I am part of the traffic flow a lot more. As a result I think I am moving through traffice better, so I actually get places in the same time as if I were doing my tortoise and hare impersonation.
There are still idiots in cars and on bikes who drive without observing anything, but I am now assessing risk better and these offenders are easy to spot.
If you are ever wondering how to make yourself a little safer on the road then I would suggest this. Extra lights and fluoro gear may be of some assistance but confidently riding in the safest position on the road will be a lot better.
The other thing is to suggest such training to friends and family who are concerned about cycling safety.