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It's labor day and I'm hoping to start commuting tomorrow. Last night I read about a 41 yr old hit in Rhode Island last year (driver went over to the margin for a second, not charged). My route seems pretty safe. Sitting here I'm puzzled that my impulse is what else can I buy to prepare myself. A consumer's response to a threat or need. We'll see if I can hold off. Here's hoping for a great start to years of peddling.