And sitting at a red light while the guy on his phone behind you ploughs into you is also completely within your power...
That's why lane splitting is safer.
I do get your point though and I won't argue that circumstantially you are never truly safe...however most accidents don't happen like that.
And even then keeping an eye and being aware of what's behind you can safe your life.
My point is rather that NOT riding a bike because there are other people in the world is a silly argument. Then rather don't go outside every day because a bus might drive over you.
Doing what you can from your side to minimize risk is all well and good, and I do agree that doing so is within your power, along with behaving responsibly and such. But there are just some things you CAN NOT control, no matter how much you try.
Of course you should try and do as much to keep yourself safe, I'm not disputing that.
Like I say circumstantially you can come short in many situations. Like a shark getting you in the sea or your plane crashing etc.
You just do what you can.
Got a semi-decent rain suit (if I attach all the waterproofing). tested it in a downpour.
Heavy rain at night not fun.
My biggest problem with wet riding is every piece of paint on the road is now a massive hazard and visibility becomes terrible. When it rains I take the transport option that includes a roof and windows
Paint and manhole covers are evil...so just avoid them.
Visibility isn't too much of a problem if you have a proper helmet with pinlock or antifog measures in place.
I despise a car even more so in winter as it takes 2x as long as it normally would, which is already twice as long as taking the bike.
I have a certified waterproof backpack, Frank Thomas winter jacket and Alphinestars pants. No rain suit required.
My gear gets wet, in that it needs to dry overnight, but I never do.
If it's not raining the weather is better (no afternoon wind in CT) and if it is raining it's like a mini adventure. Plus all the suicidal scooters stay at home
