The daily dice with death..

When all is said and done about the close shaves and, for me anyway, the yearly big knock off/run down, I would never NEVER swap it for the train. I loves to ride my bike. Simples. And having a tear up once in a while only adds to the fun.. So. Complain and swear and shout. Just stay upright.

... and also, of course, do everything to improve your riding through cycle training. There are plenty of cycle trainers on the forum, including the excellent wiganwill. Or take advantage of the CTUK deal for forumengers:

http://www.londonfgss.com/post1086911.html

As a seasoned club rider, you're undoubtedly already a good rider, but we can all learn more, and cycle training, for instance, helps you understand traffic better. Even with a lot of riding, being knocked off every year is really too often.