| Cyclists! 17:24 - Dec 11 with 754 views | Guthrum |
If you haven't already, buy some lights for your bike!
Otherwise you're damn near invisible after about 4.30pm, especially in dark clothing.
Thanks,
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| Cyclists! on 17:55 - Dec 11 with 668 views | jontysnut |
I'm not a cyclist but motorists... put some lights on when it's dark but not full beam so that it burns my retina. |  | | |
| Cyclists! on 17:58 - Dec 11 with 653 views | ITFC_Forever |
Didn’t think any cyclist bothered with these now.
The number I’ve seen over the last few winters who simply don’t bother is horrendous. |  |
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| Cyclists! on 18:10 - Dec 11 with 621 views | VanSaParody |
Yeah, & NOT the type of headlight that FLASHES - they are blinding when I'm trying to drive...
otherwise I'm going to point my car right at you & repeatedly flash my full beam & see how much you like it |  | | |
| Cyclists! on 18:21 - Dec 11 with 592 views | redrickstuhaart |
| Cyclists! on 17:58 - Dec 11 by ITFC_Forever |
Didn’t think any cyclist bothered with these now.
The number I’ve seen over the last few winters who simply don’t bother is horrendous. |
Been that way for years. I came very close to killing one near Banham once. Cars with lights in the other direction. Fairly narrow lane. Doing about 50. Literally invisible until the last oncoming vehicle passed me and the glare of their lights was gone. Missed him by about 3 feet with a last second swerve. |  | | |
| Cyclists! on 18:46 - Dec 11 with 522 views | TVRBlue |
| Cyclists! on 18:21 - Dec 11 by redrickstuhaart |
Been that way for years. I came very close to killing one near Banham once. Cars with lights in the other direction. Fairly narrow lane. Doing about 50. Literally invisible until the last oncoming vehicle passed me and the glare of their lights was gone. Missed him by about 3 feet with a last second swerve. |
I'm a keen cyclist, and other cyclists that ride bicycles without lights does my head in.
Halfords have a set of lights (front and back) for just £5-00. They won't be the brightest lights but they will help others see you.
I just don't understand why anyone, knowing they'll be riding a bike in the dark, don't buy lights.
And, unfortunately, those that don't put lights on their bikes only encourages the car driver against cyclist aggression which, whilst is understandable, isn't fair on those of us that do use lights. [Post edited 11 Dec 18:47]
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| Cyclists! on 18:47 - Dec 11 with 519 views | naa |
| Cyclists! on 18:10 - Dec 11 by VanSaParody |
Yeah, & NOT the type of headlight that FLASHES - they are blinding when I'm trying to drive...
otherwise I'm going to point my car right at you & repeatedly flash my full beam & see how much you like it |
Sorry, but flashing lights are far more visible than non flashing ones so are much safer.
However, cyclists do sometimes point them up too high, which they shouldn't. | | | |
| Cyclists! on 19:09 - Dec 11 with 467 views | BasingstokeBlue |
| Cyclists! on 18:47 - Dec 11 by naa |
Sorry, but flashing lights are far more visible than non flashing ones so are much safer.
However, cyclists do sometimes point them up too high, which they shouldn't. |
When I had to learn the Highway Code (many years ago) one of the early sections stated that road-using vehicles should display one or more STEADY forward-facing white lights and one or more STEADY rear-facing red lights. The ONLY permitted use of flashing lights was for indicating the driver's intention to turn/change lanes.
This applied to ALL road-using vehicles (bicycles included) and, to some extent, pedestrians (who were optionally exempt from carrying the rear-facing red light). |  |
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| Cyclists! on 19:26 - Dec 11 with 415 views | _CliveBaker_ |
| Cyclists! on 17:58 - Dec 11 by ITFC_Forever |
Didn’t think any cyclist bothered with these now.
The number I’ve seen over the last few winters who simply don’t bother is horrendous. |
Sounds like the lights are on but nobody's home |  | | |
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| Cyclists! on 19:53 - Dec 11 with 376 views | DarkBrandon |
| Cyclists! on 19:09 - Dec 11 by BasingstokeBlue |
When I had to learn the Highway Code (many years ago) one of the early sections stated that road-using vehicles should display one or more STEADY forward-facing white lights and one or more STEADY rear-facing red lights. The ONLY permitted use of flashing lights was for indicating the driver's intention to turn/change lanes.
This applied to ALL road-using vehicles (bicycles included) and, to some extent, pedestrians (who were optionally exempt from carrying the rear-facing red light). |
Yes, they are against the Highway Code, but are safer and longer lasting. What are you going to do? |  | | |
| Cyclists! on 19:58 - Dec 11 with 356 views | GlasgowBlue |
Seeing more of this than ever on main roads. Very dangerous. [Post edited 11 Dec 19:58]
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| Cyclists! on 20:01 - Dec 11 with 349 views | Roburmsyenna |
| Cyclists! on 19:58 - Dec 11 by GlasgowBlue |
Seeing more of this than ever on main roads. Very dangerous. [Post edited 11 Dec 19:58]
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motorists - daytime running lights do not mean you have rear lights on ffs |  |
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| Cyclists! on 20:04 - Dec 11 with 340 views | GavTWTD |
Oh and I remember on my Cycling Proficiency Test that you had to have a bell or horn. When walking my dogs on paths in the park I'm expected to have a sixth sense when they're approaching us at speed and they get annoyed that I'm slowing them down.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_Proficiency_Test |  |
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| Cyclists! on 20:07 - Dec 11 with 335 views | Plums |
| Cyclists! on 19:58 - Dec 11 by GlasgowBlue |
Seeing more of this than ever on main roads. Very dangerous. [Post edited 11 Dec 19:58]
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If you're a delivery rider and doing it for profit and are caught, you should haven your bike confiscated and the Uber/ JustEat/ Deliveroo outfit fined.
There's no excuse. |  |
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| Cyclists! on 20:12 - Dec 11 with 316 views | Guthrum |
| Cyclists! on 17:55 - Dec 11 by jontysnut |
I'm not a cyclist but motorists... put some lights on when it's dark but not full beam so that it burns my retina. |
Sadly, some of these ultra-bright headlights are dipped, but still blind the on-coming driver. | |
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| Cyclists! on 20:26 - Dec 11 with 272 views | NthQldITFC |
| Cyclists! on 18:47 - Dec 11 by naa |
Sorry, but flashing lights are far more visible than non flashing ones so are much safer.
However, cyclists do sometimes point them up too high, which they shouldn't. |
Exactly this. My CatEye AMPP800 points at the ground about 15 feet in front of me and flashes. Without the flash, and with the insanely bright headlights these massive armoured SUVs and other cars seem to have these days, my life is in significant danger every time I ride at night. The arrogant way some car drivers treat vulnerable cyclists puts everybody in danger. |  |
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| Cyclists! on 20:39 - Dec 11 with 246 views | naa |
| Cyclists! on 19:09 - Dec 11 by BasingstokeBlue |
When I had to learn the Highway Code (many years ago) one of the early sections stated that road-using vehicles should display one or more STEADY forward-facing white lights and one or more STEADY rear-facing red lights. The ONLY permitted use of flashing lights was for indicating the driver's intention to turn/change lanes.
This applied to ALL road-using vehicles (bicycles included) and, to some extent, pedestrians (who were optionally exempt from carrying the rear-facing red light). |
Not sure using very old advice proves very much I'm afraid. | | | |
| Cyclists! on 20:50 - Dec 11 with 224 views | ronnyd |
| Cyclists! on 18:21 - Dec 11 by redrickstuhaart |
Been that way for years. I came very close to killing one near Banham once. Cars with lights in the other direction. Fairly narrow lane. Doing about 50. Literally invisible until the last oncoming vehicle passed me and the glare of their lights was gone. Missed him by about 3 feet with a last second swerve. |
50mph down a narrow lane seems a bit too quick to be honest. Cyclists without lights are future organ donors. | | | |
| Cyclists! on 20:58 - Dec 11 with 188 views | Ryorry |
| Cyclists! on 20:04 - Dec 11 by GavTWTD |
Oh and I remember on my Cycling Proficiency Test that you had to have a bell or horn. When walking my dogs on paths in the park I'm expected to have a sixth sense when they're approaching us at speed and they get annoyed that I'm slowing them down.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_Proficiency_Test |
THIS, esp when they're whizzing round blind bends down steep single-track lanes at 40mph ... |  |
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| Cyclists! on 20:58 - Dec 11 with 190 views | RegencyBlue |
Nearly wiped one out on the way to the match last night.
No lights and dressed head to toe in black. These people have a death wish! |  | | |
| Cyclists! on 20:59 - Dec 11 with 186 views | Ryorry |
And pedestrians, dog walkers & horse riders - this applies to you (and your dogs & horses) too! | |
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| Cyclists! on 21:03 - Dec 11 with 181 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Cyclists! on 20:07 - Dec 11 by Plums |
If you're a delivery rider and doing it for profit and are caught, you should haven your bike confiscated and the Uber/ JustEat/ Deliveroo outfit fined.
There's no excuse. |
Deliveroo riders on electric bikes in Glasgow are a nightmare. No lights, go through red traffic lights, go the wrong way in a one way street. | |
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| Cyclists! on 21:13 - Dec 11 with 156 views | Plums |
| Cyclists! on 21:03 - Dec 11 by GlasgowBlue |
Deliveroo riders on electric bikes in Glasgow are a nightmare. No lights, go through red traffic lights, go the wrong way in a one way street. |
Same here in Nottingham. If you or I ran a business with such disregard for safety we'd be for the high jump. Not sure how or why these guys/ gals or their 'employers' get a blind eye turned. | |
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| Cyclists! on 21:14 - Dec 11 with 155 views | naa |
| Cyclists! on 20:58 - Dec 11 by RegencyBlue |
Nearly wiped one out on the way to the match last night.
No lights and dressed head to toe in black. These people have a death wish! |
One cycled past me the other day, no lights, black bike, black clothes, cycling no handed looking at his phone.
Not entirely sure how long he expected to live for | | | |
| Cyclists! on 21:22 - Dec 11 with 121 views | StNeotsBlue |
| Cyclists! on 20:39 - Dec 11 by naa |
Not sure using very old advice proves very much I'm afraid. |
I'm sad to hear you are afraid. Chin up, front foot forward and all will be fine. |  | | |
| Cyclists! on 21:32 - Dec 11 with 100 views | Meadowlark |
| Cyclists! on 18:46 - Dec 11 by TVRBlue |
I'm a keen cyclist, and other cyclists that ride bicycles without lights does my head in.
Halfords have a set of lights (front and back) for just £5-00. They won't be the brightest lights but they will help others see you.
I just don't understand why anyone, knowing they'll be riding a bike in the dark, don't buy lights.
And, unfortunately, those that don't put lights on their bikes only encourages the car driver against cyclist aggression which, whilst is understandable, isn't fair on those of us that do use lights. [Post edited 11 Dec 18:47]
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Yeah. Me too.
And I'm also a car driver, a motorcyclist and a pedestrian. Not all at the same time!
I not only have lights on my bicycle after dark but also wear a reflective jacket. And I can adjust the main beam manually just like a car's dipping headlights.
I also despair at (fellow) cyclists using the road when there is an immediately adjacent designated cycle path! |  | | |
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