Originally Posted by
Randombiker9
She now allowed me to ride on some roads just not on busy roads when it's rushour time which is kinda annoying as if I want to ride my bike to college I would have to leave around 8.00am to get to college around 8.40am. As it takes 40 mins to bike to college (compared to two buses which I currently have to get). and if I get there around 8.40am as lessons start at 9am.
I think this sounds like a good result. Find good roads, and reasonable traffic. Mornings might be tough, but at least you could try to avoid the busy roads between say 4:00 and 6:00 PM.
I suppose I don't know if rush hour traffic is particularly bad. It isn't always comfortable. Perhaps the biggest risk is more distracted drivers. Or, more of a chance that you won't be seen. And, of course, you get passed by more cars... so if one in a million cars is a real danger, a lot more cars pass you.
As far as the diabetes, make sure you always have some quick sugar with you. Glucose gel? You could start a new thread in
"Training and Nutrition" about cycling with diabetes. For example, you might benefit from a water bottle filled with juice... others should be able to share their experiences.
It may be that you would be safer to do the same activity every day (most days), so bike commuting 5+ days a week.
