Didn't Realize I'd Been Gone So Long

Been hearing and reading a lot of bicycle safety recently. Some observations and opinions follow.

• My personal safety is first and foremost my responsibility.
• In a close encounter of the physical kind with a motor vehicle, I lose.
• The Idaho Stop makes sense: Idaho Statutes, 49-720.
• Sometimes sidewalks are the best place to ride.
• If time matters a lot, don’t ride a bike to your destination.
• Should you be riding beyond walking home distance if you cannot take care of a flat tire?
• Should you be riding anywhere without the necessary items to repair a flat tire?
• You can dress for rain and you can dress for cold, but clothing does very little to make it easier to ride into the wind.
• No, I do not NEED a car.
• No, I do not want a ride, but if I need one I will ask.
• If you claim “Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules” then stop signs apply to you, too.
• As with many things in life, the best price does not guarantee the best service, so find a Friendly Neighborhood Bike Shop for parts and repairs.