Originally Posted by
velotrain
I also find the mirror helpful for dealing with yahoos in redneck country, that being the sort of jerks who like to take a slap at you as they drive by.
I can't remember the last time I had someone do that. And, I live in an area where there are more cows than people. (Hey, maybe that's why.) But, there are a lot of idiots and even dangerous people out there. When I ride alone I usually carry.