Ninja Cyclists / High Viz / lack of lights - your opinions please

[Markymark]

That would actually mean he has radar. The carrot-eyesight thing was a cover for radar.

And interestingly also was used as a way to get more people to eat carrots as there was an abundance when other foods were running low.

 

[rivers]

Why doesn't someone develop stylish black hi vis and make everyone happy?

It already exists

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I went out today wearing a fluorescent pink top.
Went back for my front light though (for the road bike) was a bit dull today and too many Magoo's in the village

I had to look that up. When I was a kid, 'gone a bit Magoo' meant going a bit mad. But now I know what it REALLY means. Fanks.

 

[Mrs M]

 

[Markymark]

Interestingly? so dry, as always.

Hey, I find carrot based trivia extremely interesting.

 

[ufkacbln]

Why doesn't someone develop stylish black hi vis and make everyone happy?

I have a Foska "Bones"

A mild mannered cycling top during the day:

But at night very reflective

Also fun

I love churches and whenever touring they are a point of interest.

One fine afternoon I stopped to explore and there was a family walking through the Churchyard

Small child asks mum:

"Is that man dead, because you can see all his bones?"

 

[ufkacbln]

I don't see the point of using lights in broad daylight.

A new fashion mainly form the States for bicycles, but not new for cars.

Daylight Running Lights (DRLs) started out on Volvos and evolvoed into the present systems that are seen today.

The "evidence" suggest that there was a decrease in accidents due to the use of DRLs

Whether you think it is a cynical way of selling additional lighting, there is a difference between daylight and nighttime lights

This is the Trek/ Bontrager take on the subject

To my mind there are massive technical challenges for lights bright enough for daytime use, and battery longevity that will be suitable for use other than commuting

 

[Drago]

It already exists
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Hhhmmm. I'm not sure the safety conscious shoplifter look is for me.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

@jefmcg On another note I've been asked to wear hi viz while running (!) as part of my run clubs "Health and Safety" rules. I foresee a completely black kit next Tuesday evening...

I got told I couldn't be a volunteer unless I wore a space lemon tabard with reflectives on it. Their loss.

 

[Tim Hall]

I've always thought cycling on a dual carriageway is illegal, but I guess it isn't. You won't catch me on them, it's too dangerous.

I find this kind of statement amazing. If only there were a document, published by the government, that outlined, or codified, what you can and can't do on the road, or highway. We could have a competition to name it. And then you could go and read it.

 

[Drago]

Baggsy the Haynes Book of Highway Rules.

 

[winjim]

On another note I've been asked to wear hi viz while running (!) as part of my run clubs "Health and Safety" rules. I foresee a completely black kit next Tuesday evening...

I got told I couldn't be a volunteer unless I wore a space lemon tabard with reflectives on it. Their loss.

The overabundance of fluorescent running gear can make it very difficult to find a marshall when you turn up to an event. Which is ironic.

 

[Bollo]

I find this kind of statement amazing. If only there were a document, published by the government, that outlined, or codified, what you can and can't do on the road, or highway. We could have a competition to name it. And then you could go and read it.

Roady McRoadbook?

 

[jefmcg]

I find this kind of statement amazing. If only there were a document, published by the government, that outlined, or codified, what you can and can't do on the road, or highway. We could have a competition to name it. And then you could go and read it.

Or, to make it simpler, rely on observation and induction**.

There is a sign at the entrance to motorways saying you can't cycle there. There is no similar sign at the "entrance" to DC. Hence, you can cycle on them. Unless of course, there is a sign.

** or deduction, I confuse the two.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Dual carriageway sounds perfect to cycle down at that time of night. Of course you do get the odd driver on them around 11:45pm after they've left the pub.