Originally Posted by
Doohickie
That's because cycling is, by and large, safe.
Agree. IMO, we do new cyclists a disservice by acting as if gearing up like someone going into combat is necessary. Bike commuting is safe! And almost certainly much safer than recreational cycling.
But doing extra things to make sure other traffic can see you, and you have better self-awareness, can't hurt, right?
If lights (genuinely important in many areas), mirrors, hi-viz, and helmets were presented using this tone I would not have commented.