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@BastianBalthazarBux
Not really the right message, but i stopped commuting by bike this summer after 4 years religiously riding in all weather (Finsbury > Camberwell), because of too many unavoidable close calls. I got fed up with my life being in the hands of the people behind the wheel. Taking an assertive line and riding with your head can only do so much.
I was gearing up to upgrade my bike and start again this week, but now i feel like why bother taking the gamble, as that is all i feel like it is, a massive gamble with foolish drivers who have no idea the of the damage they can cause.
My missus is moving to a new office and wants to start riding herself, this fills me with dread.