Time to take a break until new year.

[Linford]

And sometimes even then

Only when cycling when they think you are actually crawling along...see #6 ^

 

[Linford]

I think generally there is an issue of speed perception amongst the non cycling motorists. How to solve it? Compulsory cycling proficiency.

or RPG mounting points as standard fitment on all road bike

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Obviously not, it's a general cannot be arsed to look properly or blind as a bat road user problem.

Or an "Oh sorry I was just sending a text" problem.

 

[hopless500]

If they ain't lookin' they won't see you, tis all.

That. And if they are looking and do see you, they still do summat stupid. Like the driver who overtook me with a lorry coming the other way. On a straight bit of road, and both me and the lorry had lights on... and it was daylight.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

That. And if they are looking and do see you, they still do summat stupid. Like the driver who overtook me with a lorry coming the other way. On a straight bit of road, and both me and the lorry had lights on... and it was daylight.

Precisely. Like the driver that pulled out to overtake the oncoming bus. Saw me coming t'other way in primary in broad daylight, AyUps blazing and Cree torches flashing. And still overtook the bus anyway. Second time ion a year. Bunnyhopping the kerb on a fixed isn't easy, but it was that or get wiped out. He just rode his horn whilst I rode the verge into a hedge.

 

[Twelve Spokes]

Always assume people lookingto occupy your space haven't seen you unless making eye contact with them... that applies regardless of what you ride or drive. It has served me well for 30+ years on motorbikes and cars now so I'd say that there is something in it

Making eye contact doesn't always work if they are not playing with a full deck.

 

[Pale Rider]

I have two lights on front one of rear, is this enough

Very subjective, I have a single Lezyne cotton reel light on the back of the Brommie for my occasional forays in darkness.

I reckon it's not enough and would like something with a bigger reflector to add to it.

No point in more than two rear lights - in my opinion.

 

[Crankarm]

Precisely. Like the driver that pulled out to overtake the oncoming bus. Saw me coming t'other way in primary in broad daylight, AyUps blazing and Cree torches flashing. And still overtook the bus anyway. Second time ion a year. Bunnyhopping the kerb on a fixed isn't easy, but it was that or get wiped out. He just rode his horn whilst I rode the verge into a hedge.

Carry a few rocks to lob at them as they come head on toward you on the wrong side of the road.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Carry a few rocks to lob at them as they come head on toward you on the wrong side of the road.

If only. Bus doing 30 so car doing more than that for the pass. Not enough time for rock tossing!

 

[fossyant]

I'm taking a break to give my recently operated on undercarriage a rest. Got the all clear today from an ultrasound scan from hospital, but I've lots of painful scar tissue, so an extra rest till after new year is in order.