Amen to everything!! Love the jersey @Coach_Theia! I just got a new set of lights with the daylight options - my old rear light was not working properly and the new set has the blinking (not steadily to help attract attention) options and a group ride option on the rear - when i commute to work, i dont stress as much because i try and take the bike path not streets but for my Fondo rides this summer, full front/back lights are key!
I try and wear brightly colored tops and my team kit this summer is bright orange (not my color but its about the team and its highly visible!) I also like bright pink - i almost got hit by a cabbie in Chicago a year or so ago (while I’m not going to say i’m 100% always in the right, i was absolutely allowed to be riding where i was) so that made me more thoughtful about my own gear and lights - and yes, he got a permanent mark on his record - i did report it
@Gossimrr sorry to hear about the bikers in NYC - i get it - please be careful!! We need to look out for each other!