Norker, I’m 64, live in Brooklyn and ride into the city every day. 13 miles winter, twenty plus in the summer

The idea of using a trike in nyc is unrealistic; the idea of moving somewhere else is laughable

I think the biggest safety feature for a rider is that hunk of meat lying in between your ears. Much more reliable than any change to a bike.

I find myself consciously slowing down more often. If you think you’re making dumb errors from being tired, consider pedal assist. Great thing about that is there’s no penalty for stopping at a light, the motor gets you up to speed. I try to avoid bike routes sometimes as I feel they tend to get too congested. Go over a block or two and stay on the left where the drivers have the best vision of you.

I also tend to avoid bike bike paths and park loops; too much casual traffic and people walking.

What borough ugh are you in and how are you getting hit? Are you commuting to work? What’s your route?