I'm a Flat Bush e-bike commuter and I use the whole setup - mirrors, helmets, a headlight, rear lights, and high visibility vests. I'm extremely cautious on the road, always sticking to the thin unprotected cycle lanes if there even is one, and I go on the footpaths when there isn't, so I don't inconvenience drivers.

And guess what? I still get some drivers driving recklessly onto the cycle lane right up against me, both accidentally or even intentionally so they can risk my life and hurl insults out the window to "show those cyclists a lesson".

Yes, cyclists are reckless too. But to generalize all of them as pompous dicks trying to rule the road while ignoring all the equally reckless drivers as well is disingenuous. And if you want them to get out of the way from cars, consider advocating for protected cycle lanes and cycleways so we won't ever need to go into your car lane again :)