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[Drago]

And in good weather during daylight remember yellow florries are difficult to discern against the green background, hence the likes or Mountain Rescue wearing red.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

What feels like a narrow country lane in a car, can feel like a wide road on a bike. It’s the fat car making it seem narrow. Try riding it on your bike and see how it feels. My commute was country lanes for a little over two decades without issue.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

Saw a bloke cycling up a hill the other day with a front light on the rear of his bike. Pointed it out, he looked nonplussed. Hopefully he is not riding around any country lanes in the dark!

I always think reflective gear is better than hi viz. That and good lights as pointed out by all is good enough for a driver paying attention to see you. Disappointed to see the op say that oncoming drivers are trying to crowd them out, I cycle a fair few narrow roads and people are accommodating in general, certainly don't get people trying to squeeze me very often at all.

 

[YMFB]

I've always found that if im well lit up and visible its not to bad. Ideally 2 front lights, 1 bright light to be seen and also see with. I've found a decent light on the helmet is a must. You can blind them with eye contact when they get to close. 2 rear lights Ideally both flashing. Don't get cheap flashing cree ones off temu as the flash rate is to high and maybe cause problems. Always keep them charged.

I use a Ravemen front light which is great for being seen but poor at lighting the road ahead. I have an Exposure for seeing but don’t need that so much as I try to leave before it gets that dark.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I cycle a fair few narrow roads and people are accommodating in general, certainly don't get people trying to squeeze me very often at all.

The OP was driving the lane, not cycling. Disappointing still

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

The OP was driving the lane, not cycling. Disappointing still

Cheers, misread that!

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Retro-reflective gloves, toe covers and gillet-type thing over your winter jacket (unless that has R-R bands on it).

I imagine you can get retro-reflective grips now for hybrids and MTBs at least.

 

[oxoman]

Proviz do a range of riding stuff and all highly reflective at night.