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Originally Posted by Damien
I used one today. Liverpool Street to Shoreditch (rather short journey but my normal route, from Bank, isn't much more than that).
Rather good. Bike is sturdy and it does an ok speed at 3rd gear. More than enough bikes to take and more than enough open slots to put one into. There are now quite a few people using one in London (at least, around the city) and a lot of people interested. When you consider it's members only for the moment then it's a success if you ask me! Only down side is the station outside my work wasn't working, hence departing from Liverpool street.
Can any cyclists give me tips for road driving? Namely, on a busy road I need to turn right and am to the left of the traffic. What is the safest way to cross to the right hand side of the traffic?
Also, when turning right, should I take the inside or outside line of other traffic turning right.
Any additional things you think I need to know would he helpful. Not cycled on busy roads much.
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When stopped in traffic (e.g. at a light). Stand in the middle of the line. Do not move to the kerb, or you risk being run over by someone turning left. If going ahead, move towards the kerb when you've past the left lane(s) of the junction. When turning right, move to the middle of the left most lane turning right (if you go further, you'll have to get back again). Then move to the kerb after the junction. As for crossing to the right turn lane: look behind you to see if any traffic is approaching. If there is sufficient space, signal right and the cross.
That's my 2p. I generally feel safer driving as if I were a car and claim my space on the road where necessary, but that's just me. I've never cycled in London though. Oh when in doubt: try to establish eye contact with drivers. Make sure that you know that they know that you are there.