Originally Posted by
genec
All of which leads to a cyclist having to being so cautious as to take some of the fun out of cycling itself... where one can't just ride balls to the wall from light to light and pursue the much enjoyed speed that JF so fondly mentions in his ADC paper. You describe a situation wherein the cyclist is all but tiptoeing down the road like a mouse waiting for a cat to pounce.
Well, truth be told, I've found that so long as I keep everything under watch in a calm manner, I can still enjoy it. In fact, I've had times where I've retained that bliss right through a semi-close call - mainly as I was expecting it. I avoided it with no problem - water under the bridge, just another day riding.
Take care,
-Kurt