Not everyone is cut out for this job. In fact, most people aren't cut out for this job.

You need a bit of a daredevil and you must be a cyclist who loves to ride more than anything else.

You should have really good coordination and a great sense of spatial awareness to know if you can make that light, cut that corner, and squeeze through those cars without getting flattened like a pancake.

You should know the rules of the road for cyclists (so you can know if you're breaking them).

You should also have:

• A sturdy, fast bike with racing tires and a good strong helmet
• A hard head
• Wicked strong legs
• Nerves of steel
• Great sense of direction
• The ability to weave around taxi cabs, cars, pedestrians, buses, and hop over train tracks

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