Some of us tend to get traffic-happy after doing the same commute every day for an extended period. And although track-standing at the traffic lights and sneaking past some cars might ‘improve your bike handling’… well, it’s just a bit silly to take chances, especially during the winter months.

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“I think my message would be, don’t mess about in traffic, concentrate on what you’re doing and focus on staying safe,” says Ruth. “Go find a park to do your track-stands in: somewhere with some grass so you don’t hurt yourself when you fall over!”

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