when i see threads like this it surprises me that some of you even "risk" riding a bike to begin with. do you wear knee/elbow pads too?

do i ride with headphones? yes (but only when solo and at a low volume)
am i more likely to get hit by a car? slightly.
will i be legally at fault if i get hit? probably not (it will probably be because they did not see me)
does this increased chance make me think twice about my habit? no
does what you think/say make me second guess my choice? no