Dense Fog, One eyed Monsters, and Stealth Cyclists

[very-near]

Quite, and not a downed aircraft in sight.

Is there any chance you could contribute some 'grown up' input to this thread ?

 

[upsidedown]

Is there any chance you could contribute some 'grown up' input to this thread ?

None at all.

 

[very-near]

None at all.

Then you aren't really fit to share the roads with the grown ups....

 

[tdr1nka]

VN, any chance you could stop using the phrase 'Boils My Piss', please?
It's utterly vile.

FWIW I don't believe any cyclist intends to blind drivers with their lights and few have the requesit lumens to do so anyway. Not compared to motorists anyway.

 

[Steve Austin]

Why is there a thread about car lights in commuting?

 

[tdr1nka]

'I put strobe lights instead of headlights on my car, now I look like the only person moving on the freeway.' - Stephen Wright.

 

[very-near]

Why is there a thread about car lights in commuting?

If you read the OP, all will become clear

 

[theclaud]

I didn't realise you were a cycle commuter, Linfy.

 

[Steve Austin]

If you read the OP, all will become clear

I have. My statement still holds.

 

[Steve Austin]

I didn't realise you were a cycle commuter, Linfy.

Has Linf got a bike?

 

[theclaud]

Has Linf got a bike?

He's got two, believe it or not! Linf - I hope you remembered to order a CycleChat Buff. Indispensable for the regular commuter.

 

[very-near]

VN, any chance you could stop using the phrase 'Boils My Piss', please?
It's utterly vile.

FWIW I don't believe any cyclist intends to blind drivers with their lights and few have the requesit lumens to do so anyway. Not compared to motorists anyway.

Ayups are fairly bright, so IMO they do have the capacity to dazzle if used in anger. The HID cycle kit which dazzled me was eye wateringly awesome and equivalent to at least a regular 55watt halogen car headlight as it had a more focussed beam pattern. I think anyone investing in these upgraded lights either mounted in a car or on a cycle (or motorcycle) should have an enhanced duty of care in respect to other road users given how bright they are. The new CREE LEDs are nearly as bright as the HID kits as well.

 

[very-near]

Has Linf got a bike?

Yes, but I gave up regular cycle commuting a few years ago.

I regard cycling as fun. Commuting is not fun, it is an extension of a job

 

[theclaud]

Yes, but I gave up regular cycle commuting a few years ago.

You do commute by bike though, right? At least sometimes. I wouldn't like to think you were trolling the Commuting board. Perish the thought!

 

[very-near]

You do commute by bike though, right? At least sometimes. I wouldn't like to think you were trolling the Commuting board. Perish the thought!

I did cycle commute a couple of times last summer, but I don't like it given the nutters who occupy my commute route, and so preffer to use the m/cycle so they stay behind me and don't attempt to pass. I didn't think this topic belonged in P&L as it is a road safety issue, so commuting seemed more appropriate.