Probably be okay as long as he doesn't wear anything with fur on it.I wouldn't fancy being anywhere that hunters were hunting...
I remember what happened to Greg Lemond!
Night riding feels amazing
- Thread starter Cymro74
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I think it is often a case of shoot first, look for fur/feathers/hide later! Lemond's brother-in-law blasted away at the first sign of movement, unfortunately that of Lemond rather than that of a turkey...
I always wonder if any of the 'Beaters' ever get hit during a big shoot as there must be so many guns aiming for the same birds.I think it is often a case of shoot first, look for fur/feathers/hide later! Lemond's brother-in-law blasted away at the first sign of movement, unfortunately that of Lemond rather than that of a turkey...
RichardB
Slightly retro
- Location
- West Wales
If it's in the UK, than I would put my pension on the safety of the beaters. On shoots I have been on (not that many, I admit), the rules for the safety of the beaters have over-ridden everything else. Beaters are volunteers. Shoot owners/organisers treat them well, or they won't have any beaters next time.
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Cymro74
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Vale of Glamorgan
Braved the freezing cold last night - as always, the worst part is getting going. Apart from a few owls and rabbits it was eerily silent on totally black lanes. Spent far too long looking straight up picking out constellations.
My eyes play tricks on most night rides - this time it was bracken fronds which looked like alien arms reaching for me. Also, my light picked out dozens of small creepy swaying green lights a couple of fields away. Turned out to be sheep eyes reflecting my light from a distance.
Regarding battery times, my cateye 1300 lasts 15-20 hours on low permanent light, which is perfect for unlit lanes. I'm using it more at the moment as I have switched to my old bike without a dynamo hub. They are gritting the roads every day and I'd rather sacrifice my cheap old Raleigh.
My eyes play tricks on most night rides - this time it was bracken fronds which looked like alien arms reaching for me. Also, my light picked out dozens of small creepy swaying green lights a couple of fields away. Turned out to be sheep eyes reflecting my light from a distance.
Regarding battery times, my cateye 1300 lasts 15-20 hours on low permanent light, which is perfect for unlit lanes. I'm using it more at the moment as I have switched to my old bike without a dynamo hub. They are gritting the roads every day and I'd rather sacrifice my cheap old Raleigh.
- Location
- London
Is low really good enough? Can you see potholes and the lie of the road ahead?
My Ixon IQ premium is often on full power on lanes. Of course that doesn't give anything like your run time.
- Location
- London
Night riders/sky watchers might be interested in this.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-55218589
Makes me want to get out on a bivi (when warmer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-55218589
Makes me want to get out on a bivi (when warmer)
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Cymro74
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Vale of Glamorgan
Yes, cateye on low is fine on unlit roads and still allow some night vision. I do switch it to medium, or switch on helmet lamp now and again.
I have never used high setting as it drains battery in 2 hours. More importantly it doesn't show up potholes very well as everything on road is too bright.
I have never used high setting as it drains battery in 2 hours. More importantly it doesn't show up potholes very well as everything on road is too bright.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
LJR69
Well-Known Member
lol that's quite the outfit! I'm surprised you can pedal wearing all that
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
lol I'm slow as sh*t. originally got the white camo rain jacket(s) for me & my sister, one February cuz we we trying to photo snowy owls on Cape Cod. we meet there annually for her birthday. I used to torture her, making her do a 10 mile hike out to Jeremy Point, Wellfleet, timed at low tide, which usually meant starting in complete darkness. we would go regardless of weather & more often than not, it was bad, very bad weatherlol that's quite the outfit! I'm surprised you can pedal wearing all that
down below I've got thin fleece pants under some Showers Pass brand storm pants
been toying w/ getting matching white camo pants, but don't want to look silly ;-)
I used to SCUBA dive, also at night, also during storms, so this is really not bad at all. no tanks on my back!
- Location
- London
Also found this
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/alerts/
Might use when in striking distance of the Dales - apparently you have to be ready to set out at a moment's notice.
On the, er, bright side, it came as news to me that they can be seen from the UK at all.
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/alerts/
Might use when in striking distance of the Dales - apparently you have to be ready to set out at a moment's notice.
On the, er, bright side, it came as news to me that they can be seen from the UK at all.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
now that we have a cpl inches of the white stuff on the ground & trails, I know I shud choose my trails wisely, also keep an eye on the temps. wet mud is like fly paper ... too slow & pedaling thru it is drudgery. however white crusty snow over pine needles, now that's a bit of fun. I missed my opportunity this week but looking at next week, after some rain, the snow will be less deep, possibly gone, but if not, frozen hard. looking forward to next Wednesday night
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
My mum used to watch 'the northern lights' as a girl in Scotland. (Visit Scotland article.)
