Video: How to cycle safely in a city

Cycle commuter numbers appear to be increasing steadily on a daily basis. The popularity of cycle/ride to work schemes has made cycling accessible and more popular than ever, but typically, those new to cycle commuting will not necessarily be aware of the laws, etiquette, and general behaviour they are expected to adopt on the roads, especially in cities where the dangers of riding a bike are around every corner, and by each kerb-side, a point highlighted perfectly by @Zerochamp in his honest blog post Cyclists Beware.

As a cyclist of over 30 years and a seasoned commuter I consider myself relatively experienced, but never take it for granted and am nearly always aware and conscious of the activity happening around me and always second guessing other road users in my riding zone, always leaving myself a safety bailout option whenever possible.

I thought it would be useful to share the video below, which although a little stiff in presentation does a good job of highlighting good advice for those riding in cities and also provides some great tips to keep safe in some of the more precarious road situations a typical commuter faces on a daily basis.

Use eye contact, use plenty of road, be very careful around lorries and buses who can’t always see you. Enjoy…

Bicycle Safety: How To Cycle Safely In A City

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