Thanks, Lph and Red - ride like you're invisible but do your best to be visible - those are good words to ride by.

I always keep my high-vis jacket tucked into the stretchy bands on the back of my camelbak, even when it's hot out, because I figure it helps cars behind me notice me, but I hadn't rigged up anything for the front on those days when it's too warm (finally!) to actually wear the jacket. I'm going to my LBS to pick up a bigger brighter white blinker next time I head out for a ride.

I just placed a request for the Hurst book at my library. I should have it in a couple of days!

There aren't bike paths nearby, but I'm so lucky to be out near country roads to ride on - the stop signs and intersections are few and far between, and most (MOST) drivers are aware of the high-usage of these roads by cyclists. I suppose that's why these recent incidents rattled me. I'll try to turn the experience around and treat it as a reminder to trust my instincts and use common sense and caution, rather than let it deter me from the riding that I have grown to love!