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>So yeah, it's more dangerous than the stereotypical example of a cycling paradise, but it's not some sort of hellscape. Last week I had somebody do a really c
by tonyedgecombe 5y ago
>So yeah, it's more dangerous than the stereotypical example of a cycling paradise, but it's not some sort of hellscape.
Last week I had somebody do a really close pass at 50 or 60 mph. It was obviously an attempt at intimidation and to some extent it worked, it did make me think about why I cycle rather than drive. That sort of thing is going to put off a lot of people which is why we need a lot more infrastructure.
This is rural Oxfordshire though.
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- throwaway22032 5y agoYeah, I hate cycling out in the country. It's kind of interesting. I have friends that consider this to be a fun weekend out, clean air, birdsong, etc. But to me it's just super boring (I find the city visually stimulating and like a real-world progress bar) and also quite dangerous. If I fall off my bike in the city there's a pretty good chance I'll be alright. If I fall off on an A-road I'm very very dead.
- tonyedgecombe 5y agoOn the whole I don’t think the risks are that high but if you do get hit then it’s going to be serious.