I need this as a reminder every now and again. Even on my cargo I feel like I have to go fast as a defense mechanism for my suburban town.

  • mekkagodzilla
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    2 years ago

    I don’t know, I feel the need to cycle faster than all the electric scooters and bikes around me, it’s a matter of stupid pride I guess.

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      2 years ago

      That 100% also happens to me when I have my cycling kit on. I need to remember to slow it down every once in a while.

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    2 years ago

    There’s a lot to be said with merging as fast or faster than traffics.

    When you can reduce the number of obstacles you have to track it’s easier to start safe

    I ride with lots of annoying lights, high vis, distinctive cowboy helmet, take the lane, always my rear view glasses mirror.

    I ride aggressive and assertive in traffic/busy towns and chill waaaay back off road and on paths.

    Except of course when I don’t….

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      2 years ago

      Dude same, I got my hi-viz vest and gloves. The light up harness has been a lifesaver! I have been playing around with the idea of getting a outfit of fully retro reflective clothing.

      I’d rather annoy people than ever hear the words I didn’t see you