Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
To be honest a lot of people in London are quite aggressive/impatient whether they are walking, cycling or driving. I don't mind travelling around on tubes or trains but I wouldn't drive or cycle there. As regards tax, I don't really care either way. I only pay 30 quid a year for my car so I'd expect a bike to be less than that. As you say, is it worth the hassle?
The Swiss, who had mandatory insurance costing about £10/year and mandatory licence plates, abolished it as bringing no benefit and discouraging cycling, which should be a decent clue.