Invisibility

Sometimes when I’m riding I feel like I have a certain superhero power. Which turns out isn’t all that super.

Invisibility

Because I’m not made of steel.

And even if I could find a use for this superpower…

Invisibility

…it still wouldn’t solve anything.

Invisibility is dangerous. I want drivers to see me, I want their attention.

Invisibility

But even if I tried all this it wouldn’t solve the problem. I’m the elephant on the road, costume or not.

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  • Sarah January 25, 2013  

    Until cyclists become more of a “critical mass” on our city streets, I think this problem will remain status quo. Here in Portland , Oregon, we still do not have enough people on bikes and when I ride on our streets alone I feel vulnerable. becasue usually I am the Lone cyclist sharing the road with hundreds of cars. We have growing bike infrastructure, but the. Umber of bicyclists is not growing fast enough, and we remain invisible, lone cyclists.

  • Phoebe January 25, 2013  

    Every once in a while I spot someone with a WEAR ALL THE LIGHT mentality, and I love it. Also, there’s a woman who bikes through Cambridge, MA, singing pretty loudly, which is its own case for a certain kind of visibility.

  • Ted Johnson January 25, 2013  

    I just want to know if you’ve ever portrayed a bald guy in a positive light.

    Some of my best friends are bald.

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  • traffic cyclist January 25, 2013  

    Nice Toyota Camry! Makes me want to buy a new car…

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