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@hoonz
Well done for getting back out there. I had a pretty bad accident myself involving multilple facial fractures but seems like nothing compared to yours. Glad you're doing your best to get re-acquainted with the traffic etc.
I've only been back on for two weeks now after being off for 5 weeks or so, enabled mainly because all my injuries were to my face and nowhere else.
Getting your confidence back will take some time, but it is amazing how quickly you slot back into the groove. I had an arsehole driver threaten to knock me off last week over him being impatient and to be honest it shook me up a bit more than ususal. The little incidences will take their toll on you more than they used to for a while. I managed to stay cool and composed during the incedent and didn't rise to his stupid aggressiveness which I was actually most proud of.
Many non-cyclists also think we're crazy for getting back out there after such horrific injuries. I guess it's the case of once bitten forever smitten. But, if you were in a car crash people wouldn't think twice about you driving again.
My riding style is forever changed and my awareness on the road is forever heightened, I try to remember to focus and to make sure there are no **surprises. **I also have a great sense of relief/elation when when I arrive back home after being out that I made it back again.
Keep safe out there. Sorry for the long post.