Going green?
After quite some time I now rediscovered how much fun biking once was in my life. Perhaps fun is not the right word, it is rather a kind of relaxing work-out to me (and I detest work-outs). Of course I underestimated the distance to the office by at least 4 kilometres. No surprise I was knackered after the first day!
Though the one thing I remembered correctly about cycling in Berlin is the high stress factor. However I guess it's a common problem in any major city. Yes, cyclists can be rude. But often enough cars will cut you off, simply ignoring the fact that you have equal rights (in terms of the StVO). I try to be one of the few who respect traffic lights (when going by car/bike), so I think I deserve a better treatment, or not? Anyways, the best I can probably do is to keep myself protected with a helmet. Since accidents will happen, sooner or later - preferably later!
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Michael, I think that it is the same in the UK. Unless you get in the way of a car, they will ignore you (or not notice you). Riding in a city for a while teaches you to ride aggressively and make people pay attention. I also obey traffic lights, generally because I'm not in a hurry, and if I am late, I will just have to be late. Rather late than crumpled :)
Michael, I hope you understand now, why I suggested to try the longer, but much more relaxing route via Panke track and Gesundbrunnen?