Quote Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl View Post
It's true that cyclists who look like TDF racers get nothing but disdain from car drivers. And cyclists who are obviously females decked out like screaming fluorescent Xmas trees do get a wider berth from drivers. I think we actually frighten them because we are obviously 'mental cases'.
Actually around here I find the complete opposite.... When I am out on my racing bike, with my team kit on drivers tend to give me much more room and more respect than if I go out on my errand bike dressed in street clothes. I don't know why and I found it to be odd and contrary, but it was definitely my observation.

Also - please, please don't assume no matter how much yellow/white/light colored clothing you wear that you are any more visible after dark.... You NEED lights and reflectors - light colored, even florescent clothing doesn't do jack after dusk... (runners around here tend to think they can be seen by just wearing light clothes without lights - nope.... you're on top of them before they become visible)