Cycling Accidents In Urban Areas

[trsleigh]

Following up from the bikers page,

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Gqmfa7qog


I wish..

 

[summerdays]

Is anyone here aware of the concept of "motion camouflage"? A forum search for the phrase returned nothing, so maybe not.

Well, in the interests of safer cycling...

http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.twhhyjzpxapzkouq&pageId=146841

I suppose it's easier for motorcyclists to perform the "look at me" weave in traffic without creating conflict, because they're more likely to be travelling at the same speed as the rest of the traffic.

That said, if you're on a bicycle and have traffic overtaking you, the presence of that traffic means there's little chance of Mr. Myopia pulling out, so perhaps the weave is only necessary when there's no traffic behind/beside you

If anyone has employed this technique, do let us know whether you've found it useful.

An interesting theory - I sometimes cycle with my coat undone and flapping around ...(night vision pink) and I usually assume that it may make me appear bigger or catch the attention of the driver behind. I've not thought about how it might appear from the front before.

 

[BentMikey]

It's a well-known phenomenon in aviation.

 

[magnatom]

Following up from the bikers page,

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Gqmfa7qog


I wish..

Brilliant!

 

[WeeE]

Is anyone here aware of the concept of "motion camouflage"?

Someone is.
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muLIPWjks_M

 

[skudupnorth]

Brilliant!

I like ! Drove one of those tanks a couple of years ago,nothing would stop you if you wanted to destroy anything !