Before even thinking about getting on a bike, make sure you have a helmet. Although some people claim it isn't necessary, if you're going to have a wreck and land on your head, it's most likely to happen when you're just starting out.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by
bragi 
"However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."