Hit and Run

A cyclist shares their defensive riding philosophy built around the assumption that being hit by a car is inevitable, not hypothetical. To manage rear-facing blind spots, they rely on the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 radar device, which attaches to the seat post and feeds real-time vehicle proximity and threat-level data to a Garmin handlebar computer. The device categorizes approaching vehicles by size and urgency using a green/orange/red alert system, providing situational awareness that a shoulder check alone cannot offer.