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@1894mk2
Well I disagree I think it's hideously dangerous. I've been doing it seriously for a couple of years and I've had more near death experiences from other road users (lorry overtaking and crushing me, cars blasting past at 60mph speed differential with a couple of inches clearance, cars overtaking and cutting in too early etc) than I did on active service in NI when people were deliberately trying to kill me.
We are without doubt second class road users who motorists may injure and kill with near impunity. People should know what they're getting into, the dangers should be highlighted and then maybe we might get some action even if it puts people off starting up.