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submitted 1 year ago by snowday@lemmy.ml to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

Today, I'm feeling a bit bad about myself. I'm new to cycling, and to be quite honest, I was going too recklessly and almost got myself hit by a car or two. I could absolutely learn how to check my turns better.

What are your favorite tips for learning how to cycle safely in the city?

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[-] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 year ago

Not a biker but omg please yes don't bike against traffic. I promise you I do not expect a biker coming towards me on the passenger side, especially where there aren't sidewalks or crosswalks.

(Mini rant: someone did that yesterday as I was waiting at the left arm of a T intersection to turn right down the trunk of the T. Dedicated right arrow, in a dedicated right turn lane. Dude bikes against traffic from the right arm of the T to the left, treating 4 lanes of traffic as his personal invisible crosswalk. One hand on the handlebars, the other waving his cigarette.)

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