Originally Posted by
genec
All of which leads to a cyclist having to be 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.
The road system isn't exactly a playground. It's an incredibly dangerous place to be, statistically speaking, and everyone using it should be vigilant. I understand what you're getting at, but you're not really entitled to "fun" on the road.