On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 21:00:24 GMT, "Gooserider"
wrote:

The negative aspect you mentioned is exactly why they're perfect for
nighttime road cyclists. When you look right at the guy behind the wheel, he
knows you're there.
Oh, NO argument there. By the actions in my town of Moo-U-V drivers,
it would only make me a better target. I gave up pavement, and just
stick to trails. This is too bad, because I lose the store and Post
Office runs on the bike, and smooth pavement is a luxury now. But I
live in a suburb with very narrow country roads, sometimes with steep
banking and no place to escape..not even the escape hatch of a
sidewalk or shoulder, in some places. I fear it is better in my case
to not provide such a tempting target. If you lightstruck one of
them, well, they are already in a feral condition to begin with, and
NOTHING is as important as getting their kids to soccer.
Especially anything as trivial as my life.
(Pardon the mood today, but I did have a narrow escape with one only
an hour ago. The side mirror DID miss my elbow, so no real harm done.
It was a glorious Spring day, and possibly the cagers are entering the
Breeding Phase.)