Originally Posted by
skye
I'm absolutely certain that your singular experience on one day during a short ride is absolutely and impeccably representative of the cycling population as a whole. About the same level of trollishness as that earlier thread on how all lycra-clad roadies are a danger to themselves and others.
Actually, I've seen it on virtually every ride, for the past 51 years, ever since I got on two wheels in 1961.
In my experience, it's become as dependable as the laws of physics:
Unsteady, timid cyclists need mirrors. The corollary: mirrors reinforce timid and unsteady riding habits.
PS: Fact.