Originally Posted by
chadwebster
I ride against traffic because i can then see if a car is too close to me, is swerving around or doing anything that could harm me, and this in turn gives me at least a chance to get out of the way vs not seeing anything at all and just getting hit(potentially) when riding with traffic.
Get a mirror? That gives you that advantage with none of the disadvantages of riding against traffic...
I just use my ears and turn around to look behind me.