Heh, can't say I didn't warn you...
Tony makes excellent points. I think the problem with Moscow traffic is not the volume of traffic, but the rather bizzare traffic patterns and poor signage (especially in English). For instance, in Moscow it is generally not possible to make a left turn from a major road. I would be interested in the opinions of people who have ridden a lot in London, New York, etc. and in Moscow for comparisons.
As Tony suggests, it is largely a matter of becoming used to the traffic, and doing so in a car first is certainly wise. I have had a bike here for two seasons now and could not imagine living here without one
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