Carry what you need to fix a flat and fix your skin after a fall. Find your safe route... accept the hand waves from people who are trying to let you go ahead at the intersection and keep a sense of humor for the occasional jerk.

Most of all.... make yourself VISIBLE ... Reflector strips, Reflector side walls, Lights front and rear... Make that phrase "but I didn't see him..." a thing that will never stand up in court.

Learn to change a tire.... really... just learn to change the thing without a moment of hesitation.

-3bikes