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Tips for safe city cycling (lemmy.ml)
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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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[–] lntl 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Confident big city rider here, four tips for you:

  • Be predictable
  • Obey (most) traffic laws
  • Assume everyone is always trying to kill you
  • Don't leave your bicycle outside
[–] steltek@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Don’t leave your bicycle outside

You mean overnight, right? Never leaving your bike outside at all isn't very feasible.

[–] lntl 1 points 2 years ago

Thieves are on the job 24/7. The less time a bicycle is left unattended outside, the better.