cerement ,
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won’t help for clearing your head, but try hooking up with Critical Mass (you’ll at least get one day when it’s safe-ish to be on the roads)

toothpicks OP ,

Thanks that's a great idea. I've heard of things like this but somehow never looked into the possibility that it already exists in my city.

Nemo Mod ,

See if your local cycling groups do a commuter "bike bus" as well. There's one in Chicago that's become very popular.

lemann ,

Probably not the answer you want, but if other road users are being dangerous around you then it would be ideal to try and look out for yourself more, if at all possible.

At intersections make sure drivers can see you, when in traffic try and stay visible in their mirrors, avoid blind spots whenever you can, and try to "read" what others are doing with their car - as some won't indicate to show their intentions. Speed is an important one too - if a driver was to righthook/cut you at an intersection, can you evade it or stop in time?

Try and adapt your riding style to a way that allows you to maintain visibility of yourself, and the environment around you on the road - drivers are protected in a metal box, but we aren't

Edit:

The real fix for these issues is separated bike infrastructure IMO, as well as better education for drivers about people on bikes

Tb0n3 ,

Blame the other riders and delivery bikers for being a massive nuisance to everyone in the city.

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