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To quote a Scottish self help book, “Dinnae be feart, grab life by the nuts” (I’ll leave the translation to you). I jumped straight into rush hour traffic in downtown Seattle. Admittedly I headed straight to the nearest quiet suburban area to practice but there was no way I could wait for the traffic to die down. But, you have to use your judgment based on the traffic and streets around you. Some places are just more dangerous than others.

As far as gear goes, I spent months reading every review on webbikeworld.com to find what suited my style and budget. It all got a bit confusing as there is rarely a bad review on there, it just comes down to personal preference and budget.

Bet of luck!