"1) Take-A-Look Mirror (So You Don't Have to Turn Your Head) A rearview mirror is the simplest "safety upgrade" I know. The Take-A-Look clips onto your glasses and lets you check behind you without drifting, wobbling, or doing that risky shoulder twist. Here's my honest endorsement: I've ridden with this mirror for over a decade. Hundreds and hundreds of rides. Same mirror. Same job. Still works. I trust it."
"2) Garmin Varia Radar (So You Get Early Warning) If the mirror is about seeing, the Garmin Varia is about early warning. It's rear-facing radar that detects vehicles approaching from behind and alerts you long before the car is right on top of you. For rural roads, highways, and long stretches with limited shoulder, that warning is huge. It doesn't make you "invincible." It makes you ready."
Awareness of vehicles approaching from behind is the primary cycling safety concern because sudden close, fast, or unpredictable cars create the scariest moments. A Take-A-Look rearview mirror clips to glasses and enables checking behind without twisting the shoulder, preventing drift and wobble; one mirror can serve reliably for years. The Garmin Varia rear-facing radar detects vehicles approaching from behind and provides early alerts long before a car is close, especially useful on rural roads and highways. Using mirror and radar together reduces sudden scares, unnecessary head turns, and constant tension. A properly fitting, comfortable helmet is a recommended optional add-on.
Read at Theoldguybicycleblog
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