Originally Posted by
krapes
I get a very huge rush from maneuvering traffic and taking risks when I ride.
You need to think this through. There's a lot at stake here. If you have a crippling injury, the entire rest of your life may be marred by pain and frustration. If you get killed, your loved ones will suffer a lot, not to mention the car drivers who hit you or witness it.
Originally Posted by
krapes
Ironically, the only time I've been in an accident was when I wasn't breaking traffic laws and riding on a bike path running parallel to a road and a driver didn't yield and pulled out into me.
Riding safely is not the same as riding legally. Having the the right of way can give you a false sense of safety.