Originally Posted by
kunsunoke
IMO you would be wise to do something similar in Philadelphia, particularly if you choose to ride in some of the more trouble-prone sections of the city.
Stop spreading irrational fear. Those of us who actually live in the city and who actually incoporate cyling into their daily lifestyles know what a pleasure it is and how low-risk it is from a crime perspective. The biggest common threats we face are from motorists. One only need to look at the number of cyclists injured and killed by cars than in attacks of the nature you describe.
Let's hope you don't come to the city and end up shooting an innocent bystander or get into some road rage incident and shoot at someone like that fine, upstanding citizen did on U.S. 422 a few years ago. Although to his credit he had the courtesy to blow his own brains out shortly thereafter. Society doesn't need people like him.