the factors that make a "bad road" for cyclists include the lack of cycle
lanes, narrow roads with heavy traffic, lots of parked cars, potholes, and
pedestrians crossing at odd places because the road does not have obvious
crossing points.

Poppy Brett, director of Life Cycle - a Bristol-based charity that helps
people take up cycling by offering training and workshops - said:

"But all of this can be counteracted if you know how to cycle on the
streets," she said. "If you make sure you can be seen and signal clearly,
and are aware of what is going on around you at all times, you will be
safer."

She should post here and read what the 'real cyclists' say. That would open
her eyes.



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