Originally Posted by
JeremyZ
+1 on the dry run. 10 miles isn't very far, but hills and wind can make it seem that way.
+1 on being visible. Get a rear blinky LED light and either a front blinky white LED light or powerful headlight.
I don't see why riding the wrong way is dangerous. I know it is not recommended, but It increases the closing speed, but it gives you the chance to spot a drunk or someone who is "driving while intexticated" before they're on you. It is a mixed thing.
Not trying to start an argument with you, guy, but....
Riding the wrong way is dangerous because, being against the law, NO ONE in a car expects to see you there. The increased closure rate you refer to is deadly under the wrong conditions. And, no -- you're not likely to spot a drunk or a text fiend in time to do anything but say, "OH SH**!"
Hits from the rear are less than 3% of all bike/car crashes, IIRC.