So..... cycling

[sara]

I ride to and from work at least 2 or 3 times a week (although am in a lazy patch this week and the weather hasn't convinced me it's worth the risk... rain is fine, strong winds BAD... scared of being blown under big heavy wheels).

It's around 8 miles each way, fairly undulating (i.e. ruddy great hill in the middle), and pretty good exercise.

Now it's dark out, I'm lit up to the eyeballs - 3 rear red lights (plus reflector), two forward lights (..plus reflector), hivis jacket, and lots of very clever black tape stuff all over the bike which reflects white

Bad luck on the crash, I wear my helmet at all times on the commute, but often won't bother when nipping into town to shop or pub...