Ideas for checking for cars approaching from behind?

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bayareacyclist

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If you’re road cycling double file (with someone side by side), any ideas on how to check for cars approaching from behind without having to constantly turn your head?
 

vernon

Harder than Ronnie Pickering
Location
Meanwood, Leeds
Take your headphones off and listen for them.
 
+1

A simple small bar end mirror is a real benefit

Something like the Sprintech:

sprbm1-1.jpg
 

mybike

Grumblin at Garmin on the Granny Gear
+1

A simple small bar end mirror is a real benefit

Something like the Sprintech:

sprbm1-1.jpg

They look rather neat. My OH bought the traditional, clamp to the bar, style & I don't think she's having much success. However she has fancy grips so they probably wouldn't fit.
 
They look rather neat. My OH bought the traditional, clamp to the bar, style & I don't think she's having much success. However she has fancy grips so they probably wouldn't fit.

T'other option is the "Bike Eye" which is frame fitting:

bike-eye-rear-view-mirror-IMG20715BIKEEYERIGHT_L.jpg
 

mybike

Grumblin at Garmin on the Granny Gear
T'other option is the "Bike Eye" which is frame fitting:

bike-eye-rear-view-mirror-IMG20715BIKEEYERIGHT_L.jpg

Reminds me of the mirror I had clamped to the fairing of my motor scooter.
 

theclaud

Openly Marxist
Location
Swansea
If you’re road cycling double file (with someone side by side), any ideas on how to check for cars approaching from behind without having to constantly turn your head?
Unless there's a reason you find it difficult to turn your head, I'd advise simply getting used to doing it more often. It's not just for checking; it communicates to drivers that you expect them to acknowledge your presence.
 
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