Certainly take safety precautions up a notch. Flashing tail lights, bright clothes, acute awareness, the works!

The thing of it is, though, you may have no say in the matter. When I was run down from behind (hit and run) it was 5pm on a bright sunny Sunday, on a flat straight road (in Racine County about 2 miles from where the last two hit and run deaths occurred).

It's one thing being hit, but another being left for dead and just continuing on, and unfortunately that's just what's been happening. A grim outlook on riding for sure, but it is reality for some.

If you're out riding after 3pm, ride as much trail or traffic restricted loops as you can. Stay off the open road.