Lights - Just Me?

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Had some odd looks this morning.

Plenty of cyclists in hi-vis (alongside the ones who who ride apparently in a "magic bubble" - in the peeing rain in jeans and don't seem to have a drop of rain hit them) but I was the only one with any lights.

At least - I think it was my lights that got me odd looks.

Is it some kind of strange faux pas to ride in the rain with lights on, using the logic that most of the cars are lit up so drivers subconsciously look for lights rather than shapes?
 
I can't BELIEVE you had LIGHTS on!!!!! What about the KITTENS???!!!!!
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
Only one on my commute with lights on too.

Some dull areas under trees where filtering - guy in front of me was almost invisible.
 
Location
Edinburgh
Another summertime Christmas tree here.
 

ChrisKH

Guru
Location
Essex
Not me, actually. My lights come off in April and go on in September/October but I probably should have a pair of small ones fitted for such an occasion.
 

BSRU

A Human Being
Location
Swindon
If it is raining like today, I always put my lights on, if it only makes a small difference then that is enough justification.
 

Bman

Guru
Location
Herts.
I had my lights with me, but didnt use them. It was quite a bright morning (although overcast).

Most motorists didnt have their lights on either.
 
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