So you think you stand out ?

[sidevalve]

No I aint getting involved in the old dayglo vs camo gear debate ! This is something I noticed
t'other day watching a guy ride past. He was wearing a red [not pink I admit] jacket and I assume thought he would stand out a bit [so did I TBH] but as I watched he was just swallowed up in the gloom.
Wear what you want [it's up to you] but if you do decide to "go colourfull" remember to check if that pretty jacket actually DOES stand out.
One other thing, more for the begginers out there really, a lad on a dark bike wearing dark kit pedaled up the road and he stood out like a beacon, simply because he had a [looked like a cheapo LED type] light. Surrounded by a black hole, ie him, it REALLY did it's job. I could still see him for nearly half a mile. Not sure how well it would work in a major city with hudreds of car lights, street lights etc but if your a bit farther out "in the sticks" it seems a fair idea on these miserable gloomy winter days. I might have two at the back though, just in case.

 

[Crackle]

Don't go talking common sense now sidevalve. Anyway, must go, I can hear the troops rushing to the trenches to commence battle.

 

[Drago]

I've taken to wearing checks with stipes to ensure I stick out a mile.

 

[mark st1]

I find wearing nothing attracts more attention than any hi-viz.

 

[Drago]

I find wearing nothing attracts more attention than any hi-viz.

Other than a hi vis thong.

 

[mark st1]

Nah i prefer just to tie it round my seat post.

 

[gaz]

Doesn't matter what you wear when you have the eye of sauron attached to your bike.
You can see the other cyclists with their little cateye and knog lights are just nothing in comparison.

 

[Drago]

Nah i prefer just to tie it round my seat post.

I have to tuck the end of mine in my sock or it gets in the way.

 

[mark st1]

I have to tuck the end of mine in my sock or it gets in the way.

Mine doubles up as spare inner tubes.

 

[mark st1]

I also found my new t-shirt helps with me being seen.



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[Drago]

Mine doubles up as spare inner tubes.

Mine doubles up as a crossbar so I can ride a ladies bike without anyone noticing.

 

[mark st1]

Mine doubles up as a crossbar so I can ride a ladies bike without anyone noticing.

Ive often stopped at local craft shows and fetes and performed impromptu balloon displays with mine i can do an excellent Boa Constrictor.

 

[lulubel]

I was wearing a red/orange jersey with a pink gilet yesterday. I must have stood out because all the cars gave me a wide berth

 

[Sandra6]

There was a chap cycling along the pavement the other day wearing an orange hi-vis jacket - the type the postmen wear. And he quite simply disappeared in the dark because he had no lights.
He only reappeared as he crossed the road right in front of me!

 

[sidevalve]

I have to tuck the end of mine in my sock or it gets in the way.

I never do that, the fluff gets in the end. I always find wrapping it aroung the neck far better as it helps keep the neck warm too.