Almost exactly a year ago, I bought a bike. It was second hand, heavy and highly reminiscent of a classic Netherlands style bike. It was also inexpensive and met the specifications I gave to the shop owner; "the biggest one you've got".
At that point, it had been years since I'd ridden a bike, but unsurprisingly it was just like riding a bike, I remembered everything from when I cycled as a child; essentially nothing.
Living in a traffic rich area and having the same natural balance as an upright banana, it didn't see much use on the road. Many months later, the world was in lock-down and I had an opportunity! An opportunity that wouldn't dawn on me for a few months of course, but "The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is today." With that I went out for a bike ride.
Now, I've steadily gained proficiency in cycling and can list the following achievements:
Cycling into the city centre to catch a train, where I've almost been hit once
Making the rare commute into work, where I've almost been hit more than once.
Cycling in the wind and rain during rush hour, where I've almost been hit, frequently.
Parking in a multi-storey bike park, where I've almost been hit (those pull out stands at head height can be tricky if you're not paying attention).
Cycled around a Dutch-style roundabout, where I've almost been hit; or rather, if I hadn't of applied the brakes I would technically have hit the card crossing the cycle lane.
Replaced brake pads, adjusted all the parts I could adjust and pumped up the tyres on my new-old bike, where I did in fact get hit (don't stand up while under a bike shelter).