Originally Posted by Tickledivory
I need the input from other riders because I usually just tough my way through difficult situations. But you can't tough your way through a speeding car.
In the end, you may make the personal choice to stop bike commuting, and if so, no one would blame you. However, I'm wondering if you've equipped yourself with the standard active and passive lighting/visibility equipment. Are you riding with one of those (admittedly dorky) ANSI orange/yellow vests or bought road worker shirts to wear on the commute? Do you have a super-duper lighting set-up that increases your visibility even in the daylight? Do you have the high-visibility truck tape on key locations of your bike?
I know there are some members who regularly post here who have some pretty dangerous/hair-raising stretches on their commute routes. I'm hoping they will find this thread and share their experiences with you.
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