Zodiac

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jwz writes a list of advice to the novice city-cyclist (optimized for SF but applicable in any urban setting, I think). Of particular note:

Safety: I follow the Zodiac approach: always assume the cars can see you perfectly, and are trying to kill you. If an intersection seems iffy, use the sidewalk and crosswalks. If big streets like Market and Van Ness freak you out, there are always less traficky ways to go, or just stay on the sidewalks.

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[hrafn.livejournal.com]

Hostile predators who you nonetheless *want* to see you. Yeah, I pretty much assume that even if the cars aren't trying to kill me, they aren't trying *not* to kill me, either.