Originally Posted by
CheGiantForLife
At a few points in my loop, I must cross to the other side of the road, while riding forwards. Since the other side has a better median, in some sections.
I prefer not to stop entirely, and cross the road perpendicularly. I find that crossing to the other side of the road can be dangerous since I can't fully see behind me while riding forwards, to see if cars are coming.
This is probably the most dangerous part of my ride, maybe I have a stiff neck, or maybe I am not a great rider, but turning my head almost 180* while riding forwards is unstable for me.
Does anyone mount a mirror on their bike to see behind them?
Or do you prefer one mounted to your helmet?
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-...-goods/3403241
I use a sprintTech bar end mirror on the left - wouldn’t ride without it. I recently started using a Garmin Varia radar, which is really impressive. I think the rear view mirror remains useful - the radar tells me something is approaching, the mirror tells me what it is, and (more importantly) if it’s giving me room.