No, really, I'm fine. No, really, I'm fine. No, REALLY, I'm FINE.

[lexica510]

People who aren't bike-oriented sometimes have a very hard time understanding that for bike-oriented people, being on the bike is not a hardshipI went to a party tonight with some work friends and had a very nice time, but did wind up bumping into this

Comments

[rimrunner]

I've already started running into this and so far (aside from a trail ride along the Green River) I haven't been more than five miles from home and mostly during daylight.

Though I've discovered that I like riding at night. The Mr., not so much.

[merle_]

"This is Oakland. It's just not safe."

*considers homicide for the good of the community*

Being alone is critical for some of us. I was invited to go out with work people last night to party because it was the holiday season. I barely managed to contrive a situation where I had to stay at work and then snuck out and was able to walk home in peace and serenity.

Yes, I walked the streets in the dark of night in dangerous, dangerous Oakland. Whatever. Apparently I lived.

[merle_]

I think part of being secure is knowing you can probably take out one assailant, but most of it is just looking confident. If you are clutching whatever you are carrying and looking left and right as if afraid of an attack, you are a target. Doesn't matter what town you're in. If you just stride through only the brave punks will try to touch you, and even then you already have the upper hand.

Certain towns do seem to get a worse rap than others, though, and Detroit is up there.