O/K I know there are riders out there who are fearless or dare I say foolhardy but I have a genuine fear of riding on our crowded and fast roads most of which are akin to racing tracks - Most of us drive some kind of a vehicle so we all know where I am coming from - If I rode a motorcycle I would be taught defensive driving but on a bicycle I receive nothing - once I get onto a road I am on my own - other vehicles come speeding up behind me and each time I wait for the crash as they come so close to me....Cycle paths are great but unfortunately there are none within miles of where I live.
High visibility vest + high viz helmet don't seem to make my prescence any more noticeable - has any body got any tips to boost my confidence to allay this fear of other vehicles....I live in daily fear each time I venture onto these dreadfully crowded roads......Self preservation has taken a firm hold of my cycling exploits.......I love cycling but the fear is taking that pleasure away from me.......Cheers....Suttzzs.
High visibility vest + high viz helmet don't seem to make my prescence any more noticeable - has any body got any tips to boost my confidence to allay this fear of other vehicles....I live in daily fear each time I venture onto these dreadfully crowded roads......Self preservation has taken a firm hold of my cycling exploits.......I love cycling but the fear is taking that pleasure away from me.......Cheers....Suttzzs.