Low Winter Sun

[Banjo]

I came out from the shade of some tall trees and it hit me right in the face completely blinded for a few seconds (Despite having reactolite glasses on)I literally couldnt even see the pavement next to me for a moment.Luckilly only going slow at the time but on quite a busy 40mph road.

Did the rest of the ride home on the pavement (slow enough to stop as the rare pedestrian went by) .Just not worth the risk IMHO.

 

[jonnysnorocket]

Yup, had to crawl down my favourite downhill today, just about had to navigate by memory...... not much fun

 

[172traindriver]

I came out from the shade of some tall trees and it hit me right in the face completely blinded for a few seconds (Despite having reactolite glasses on)I literally couldnt even see the pavement next to me for a moment.Luckilly only going slow at the time but on quite a busy 40mph road.

Did the rest of the ride home on the pavement (slow enough to stop as the rare pedestrian went by) .Just not worth the risk IMHO.

The most worrying thing about riding towards low winter sun is if drivers coming up behind you can see you. Especially if they a pre-occupied with their mobile phones or chatting to someone in the car.

 

[buggi]

The most worrying thing about riding towards low winter sun is if drivers coming up behind you can see you. Especially if they a pre-occupied with their mobile phones or chatting to someone in the car.

that's the reason i always have my flashing lights on in the day, especially in winter and especially the rear one

 

[Salad Dodger]

I drove Mrs Salad to the local Minor Injuries Unit today (to have a wound re-dressed), and on the way back there was a stretch of urban road with the sun right in my eyes. I crawled along at about 15 mph, in case anyone/anything drove/jumped out in front of me......

It was horrible.

 

[PaulSecteur]

Tip for this time of the year with a low sun...

Your shadow points to those that cant see you because of the low sun.
Shadow to front- expect people to pullout of side roads
Shadow to the rear- ...Hope you have a bright rear light to help you stand out!

 

[Fab Foodie]

A peaked cycle-cap helps and are readily worn under helmets ....

 

[nappadang]

I was going to start a thread on the same subject. I was worried for my safety today. Absolutely blinded on a couple of occasions, on being a two mile straight stretch of road. I guess the cars coming up behind me must have been experiencing the same.
Aside from this, I came home with a head ache which I assume was caused by the low sun shining between tree trunks. This had an almost strobe light effect and really knocked me for six.
I love the sun but today I could have done without it.

 

[welsh dragon]

I get that strobe effect, as well I often arrive home with a terrible headache and can feel quite ill.

 

[nappadang]

I get that strobe effect, as well I often arrive home with a terrible headache and can feel quite ill.

I was wondering if it was last night's beer but I don't get hangovers

 

[welsh dragon]

I was wondering if it was last night's beer but I don't get hangovers

No. I don't like beer. It is def the strobing effect. I can feel quite sick sometimes. Not good when your the one who is driving.

 

[HLaB]

I was clipped from behind by a driver just before the clock change and the low sun was the excuse she gave to cops. The police got back to me just before Christmas, saying there wasn't enough evidence to follow it up. FFS she admitted it :-(

 

[sheddy]

and when motorists have their sunvisors down - they can't see nowt.
If you have lights, then now is the time to switch em on....