Hi Kye ...

That site link stresses common sense...
Myself being from Bellingham,Wa. I have done lots of extreme Mountian bike downhill riding. I think riding a bicycle in urban traffic requires not only common sense but also an animal instinct.

A great street rider must start in the dirt and work their way up. Following the rules on the streets helps but does not guarentee a safe trip. A rider must be ready to not only stop but detour or go over an object if nessesary. I think most people who are injured in traffic could have avoided the incident if they were a more expierienced rider. I am living proof of this. The only time I have made contact with an auto is when I was not watching. People assume because they have the right away they are bullet proof ....LOL....

Riders must be aware of their surroundings. I can't wait to get back home to Bellingham and blaze down some Mt.Baker trails ....

Cheers and ride safe ,

Jim Murray

Jim - thanks for the comment... it's interesting that you say fearless road riding may begin with some mountain biking experience. My husband was a big mountain-biker back in his early 20s, and indeed -- he is very aggressive and confident when riding on city streets... perhaps it was all of those gnarly trips over his front handlebars into the dirt...
- Kye

Hey , no problem Kye ....

If you ever hear of an organization who needs volenteers to teach riding skills/awareness,ect , please let me know . I would be glad to share my experience and safty methods with others.

Jim Murray
Bolingbrook