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Alpine Bikes' guide to winter cycling
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Posted 8 years ago #
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"Front and rear lights are obvious but consider two at each end. A helmet light at the front means you can look straight at drivers emerging from junctions to catch their attention. Flashing mode saves battery life and attracts the eye more"
So the best way to ensure drivers see you is now to dazzle/blind them because we all know that drivers who are unable to see are the safest ones.
Not to mention the fact that most helmet's specifically advise against attaching anything to them.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Helmet lights apart from wee low-power blinkies do my napper in.
As do high-power front lights set on a pulsing/strobing setting. The high frequency, high power "daylight visibility" strobe settings on some lights ought to be banned.
Posted 8 years ago # -
I'm with you 100% on that but I'm sure you guessed that already.
Posted 8 years ago # -
The point about catching their attention is that that they are not moving. If the option is to catch the attention of a static car driver or they pull out into me, I know what option I'm going to take.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Given a choice between falling off and my helmet doing it's job or falling off and suffering neck sprain or worse from a light acting as a lever on the road surface which would you go for?
Posted 8 years ago # -
So, winter cycling tips in summary - buy lots of stuff, even a new winter bike.
How have I managed all these years?!
Posted 8 years ago # -
@ acsimpson. I'd buy a light fitting which will break off easily in the event of a spill. Not sure what that has to do with 'blinding' motorists. I understand you don't like helmet lights. Your choice.
Posted 8 years ago #
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