CD's Saturday cycling tip: looking like a clown is good for you

There's a good reason to wear those bright circus colors when you ride: so people, particularly folks with heavy right feet talking on their cell phones, can see you. So what if blue and orange clash? That's the point. Your ensemble should be jarring. Since you're on your bike anyway and paying attention to the road you can't see how ridiculous you look — but drivers can. And when they see you they'll avoid you. Plus, what could be more appropriate than looking like a clown on those days when you're riding like you've been shot out of a cannon? If only those giant shoes came with cleats.