there have been times when I have been out cycling and have seen riders wearing all black cycling gear plus a black bike.
there have been times when I have been out cycling and have seen riders wearing all black cycling gear plus a black bike.
Everybody is entitled to their opinion, just please do not spread that one aroundNevertheless, I think high visibility clothing is a must for cyclists,
I have a high visibility body - if you look at it, you see it.Nevertheless, I think high visibility clothing is a must for cyclists...
I always wear a high visibility jacket or t shirt, but that didn't stop an old chap walking out in front of me one day. I braked sharply stopping inches from his nose. When asked politely why he walked out without checking for traffic he replied he had, but hadn't seen me as my bike was too small.
It was the Brompton, lights flashing even though it was noon on a clear, bright, summer's day by the med, plus I was wearing the aforementioned clothing. In fact, the chap was luckier than he knew, because I had seen him, thought he was about to do something silly and was preparing to brake and swerve before he stepped out. He hadn't checked beforehand, of course.
The coast road in Cannes does get extremely busy and narrows a lot because cars park illegally on both sides of it, so he was lucky it was only me on a bike. I pointed this out, he shrugged, and we both continued our respective journeys.
Nevertheless, I think high visibility clothing is a must for cyclists, and black is not a good idea.
Nevertheless, I think high visibility clothing is a must for cyclists, and black is not a good idea.
Although I agree with you & in general I go out wearing bright colours, my tops are usually red or lime green, but no way do I want to be riding around in a hi-vis vest. I get the impression that everybody thinks a hi-vis vest is a placebo for everything safety, my son has just got a job at a retail store, that if there is a big customer order they are allowed to come to the back door, but before they open the door thay have to put on the hi-vis vest, they are not leaving the building, no vehicle is entering the building but the vest must be put on, sorry just crazy.Well, that was my point, which is why I said nevertheless... some people may not see you at all, but that's not a reason why you shouldn't attempt to be seen.
"SMIDSY" would get the response from the insurance (and the police who are always called out in a road traffic accident) "Why not?"
This ^^^ How do we get this into the British psyche / culture?!