Originally Posted by
randya
the 'reflects badly on all cyclists' argument is old and tired, give it a rest for a change. Everyone is responsible for their own safety on the road, and if you're not up to snuff, well that's what traffic cops are for.
That's a BS argument. You're just tired of hearing it. And legally, not only are you responsible for your own safety you also have a Legal Duty of Care due to all other users on the road. See the Uniform Vehicle Code that applies the law to all users of the road even Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians.