Commuted to work by bike twice this week after a break of about 6 weeks (don't ask) and all I can say is it bl**dy dark at 6am!!! But what really amazed me this morning was seeing another couple of folk on bikes with not a light to be seen - do these people think they're immortal??
Dark mornings
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Yep they do...
But do you scream 'Get a bloody light' in their ear as you pass - but make sure you are more than capable of doing a runner... (burning them off and no traffic lights for a while....) society as it is........ nuf said.......
I've nearly run off the road loads of none lit cyclists out of commute hours, never mind within that time you expect them... (on the bike that is)....
But do you scream 'Get a bloody light' in their ear as you pass - but make sure you are more than capable of doing a runner... (burning them off and no traffic lights for a while....) society as it is........ nuf said.......
I've nearly run off the road loads of none lit cyclists out of commute hours, never mind within that time you expect them... (on the bike that is)....
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
arranandy said:
Terminator
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arranandy said:
No they are effing idiots.
BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
gambatte said:
It's very rarely because they didn't see you though. Usually it's more a case of ah it's a fecking bicycle, it doesn't go fast/it'll get out of my way.
BentMikey said:
Based on what?
I consider myself an observant driver. I do notice lit riders earlier than unlit, which means I can take evasive action earlier.
You pointed out the other day that I did notice the unlit rider on my commute. True but later than I'd have liked. The 'well lit' rider I noticed at approx 2-300yds on the far side of a dual carriageway, half obscured by the car at his side at the lights. He had hi vis waistcoat, good headlight and a flashing light attached to his helmet. More detail than I could give you of the 'cycling ninja', who I actually passed.
Terminator
New Member
When you are posting about lights and hi vis stuff im afraid it falls on deaf ears with Bent Mikey.He's got it into his head that it's better to cycle around with no lights and dark clothing which is his choice obviously.
I have asked many motorists and tried my own little tests over the years to see what is the best method of being noticed and I think I have found the best solution.Some cyclists wear the gear and some don't.It's their choice obviously.
I have traveled with motorist of which their eyesight has not been so good and it has scared the hell out of me.
I also take note of cyclists when traveling in cars so I can pick up tips and also had a close escape in Gran Canaria when I wasn't wearing the hi vis gear as the said oldish motorist didn't see me in failing light.
I have asked many motorists and tried my own little tests over the years to see what is the best method of being noticed and I think I have found the best solution.Some cyclists wear the gear and some don't.It's their choice obviously.
I have traveled with motorist of which their eyesight has not been so good and it has scared the hell out of me.
I also take note of cyclists when traveling in cars so I can pick up tips and also had a close escape in Gran Canaria when I wasn't wearing the hi vis gear as the said oldish motorist didn't see me in failing light.
Dont mean this to sound insulting (honest BM) I wonder at times if Mikey has a drivers licence?...
My own experience tells me that I notice lit drivers.
I have an increased ability to avoid idiots infront of me as I can see them. I've got a lot less control over those behind me. I'll use lights / reflectives / fluorescents and pray that its more effective than trusting to a drivers last minute panic reaction
My own experience tells me that I notice lit drivers.
I have an increased ability to avoid idiots infront of me as I can see them. I've got a lot less control over those behind me. I'll use lights / reflectives / fluorescents and pray that its more effective than trusting to a drivers last minute panic reaction
Terminator
New Member
I wouldn't have thought a motorist would really want to hit a cyclist. (touchwood)
Stig-OT-Dump
Guru
- Location
- Glasgow's sunny southside
From a driver's point of view nothing beats reflectalite strips - more visible than the flourescent bit of a high vis vest and often more noticeable than lights - but sometimes it needs the car lights to be on (which isn't always the case for cars at dusk or in low light conditions).
The worst is wet roads driving into a low sun - brutal seeing anything!
The worst is wet roads driving into a low sun - brutal seeing anything!
BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
Yes, the flou part of the hiviz doesn't work at night, only the reflective bits. 3M diamond grade tape is pretty amazing, btw!!!
Terminator
New Member
Nice one Cunobelin but you just cant win can you?
I am a great believer in "visibility" - Hence the Dinotte as a "dawn light"
Tomorrow on the Trike:
Hope HID (50 watt equivalent)
Dinotte rear light (10 watt equivalent)
2 metres of glow wire on the flag
Respro jacket
But there will still be a numpty who will pull out in front of me or overtake too closely!
If you want reflective clothing though there is little that can beat the Foska Bones
The sight of a bright white skeleton is an eye opener!
Tomorrow on the Trike:
Hope HID (50 watt equivalent)
Dinotte rear light (10 watt equivalent)
2 metres of glow wire on the flag
Respro jacket
But there will still be a numpty who will pull out in front of me or overtake too closely!
If you want reflective clothing though there is little that can beat the Foska Bones
The sight of a bright white skeleton is an eye opener!