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Originally posted by Aerkuld
I originally passed my bike test in Britain and rode for several years over there before
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Me as well & agree with all the rest.
I did all the crazy stuff in my teens & luckily survived, however even an available big bike then (like a Bonnie) was a snail compared to what you can get now).
I went back to a bike for commuting in my 30's. It was only a 250 Suzuki, but WAY faster than any 250 I remembered (B.S.A. Starfire.....). I fully intended to ride here, but the laws make it pointless for in town driving. e.g. you cant drive between lanes in line ups, no bike only parking etc.
In many U.K. cities there is a space marked at traffic lights so bikes can drive between the cars to the front of the line.
If the powers that be want to reduce the number of cars in town they should try making the city bike friendly, I'd even get a scooter......My kids would be so embarrassed, it might be worth it...