Originally posted by JoeTown244GL
GAs an aside, I seem to be the only guy in town that wears a lightweight orange mesh reflective vest. It gets some sneers from the road bike guys and the local jocks. Nevertheless, I think it is smart to be visible. It is just a common courtesy to the drivers. It helps them see me, and it weighs practically nothing.
Welcome, Joe!
I have reflective tape all over my commuter and my helmet, a large collection of lights and blinkies, and in the evening or at night I wear a reflective triangle on my back. And that's for an urban commute where drivers encounter bikes constantly.
I think that when you ride places where you might actually surprise a driver just by your presence on the road, you're smart to take every advantage you can get. What the Style Council doesn't understand is that fashion is what you use as a substitute for a personality.
RichC