Two Cycling Safety Tools I Trust at 70 (Mirror + Radar)
Last Updated: May 11 , 2026 Two Cycling Safety Tools I Trust at 70 (Mirror + Radar) I’ve ridden a long time. And the older I get, the more I care about one thing: awareness . Some cycling “safety” advice is vague. This post isn’t. It’s two tools that solve the same problem in different ways: what’s coming up behind you . Quick Take If you ride roads with distracted drivers, the two most meaningful upgrades you can make are a rearview mirror and a rear-facing radar . One helps you see what’s back there. The other helps you know what’s coming—before it’s close. Why I Prioritize “What’s Behind Me” Most scary moments on a bike aren’t potholes or climbs. It’s the sudden realization that a car is right there—close, fast, and sometimes unpredictable. I can’t control traffic. But I can control how much warning I get—and how cal...
