Re: How do I negotiate this junction?

in message <4hmr8sFb97cU1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Peter Clinch
('p.j.clinch@xxxxxxxxxxxx') wrote:

Pete Biggs wrote:

A mirror isn't essential on a normal (upright) bike when you have the
ability to look behind easily.

Agreed, but they can be at least handy.  Most useful thing is saving
you the bother of having to look behind at all when a glance reveals
something there.

Agreed. When I was commuting across fast roundabouts I used a Mirycle,
and it really was useful. In complex fast-moving traffic there may not
be time to turn look behind.

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