Whats the most ridiculous, over-the-top, or unconventional safety measure youve ever seen or used while cycling at night, and did it actually make a difference in your visibility or safety on the road? Are there any crazy ideas out there that might just work, like strapping glow sticks to your helmet or wearing a reflective jumpsuit?
If youre one of those cyclists who insists on riding without lights, whats your excuse, and how do you manage to avoid becoming a human speed bump? Do you rely on the kindness of strangers to avoid getting flattened, or have you developed some sort of sixth sense for recognizing the presence of cars?
On the other hand, for those who take safety seriously, whats the most effective safety feature youve ever used while cycling at night? Is it a particular type of light, a reflective vest, or a specialized bike design? Have you ever noticed a significant difference in how cars react to you when youre using a certain safety feature?
Lets get real for a second - how many of you are actually using those fancy-schmancy bike-to-car communication systems that are supposed to alert drivers to your presence? Do they actually work, or are they just a bunch of hype?
If youre a fan of DIY safety solutions, whats the most creative thing youve ever cobbled together to increase your visibility while cycling at night? Have you ever used anything as simple as a flashlight duct-taped to your handlebars, or as complex as a custom-built LED lighting system?
Finally, for all you safety experts out there, whats the biggest myth or misconception about cycling safety at night that you wish people would stop believing? Is it the idea that wearing dark clothes makes you invisible, or the notion that cars always have the right of way? Lets set the record straight and get the facts out there.
If youre one of those cyclists who insists on riding without lights, whats your excuse, and how do you manage to avoid becoming a human speed bump? Do you rely on the kindness of strangers to avoid getting flattened, or have you developed some sort of sixth sense for recognizing the presence of cars?
On the other hand, for those who take safety seriously, whats the most effective safety feature youve ever used while cycling at night? Is it a particular type of light, a reflective vest, or a specialized bike design? Have you ever noticed a significant difference in how cars react to you when youre using a certain safety feature?
Lets get real for a second - how many of you are actually using those fancy-schmancy bike-to-car communication systems that are supposed to alert drivers to your presence? Do they actually work, or are they just a bunch of hype?
If youre a fan of DIY safety solutions, whats the most creative thing youve ever cobbled together to increase your visibility while cycling at night? Have you ever used anything as simple as a flashlight duct-taped to your handlebars, or as complex as a custom-built LED lighting system?
Finally, for all you safety experts out there, whats the biggest myth or misconception about cycling safety at night that you wish people would stop believing? Is it the idea that wearing dark clothes makes you invisible, or the notion that cars always have the right of way? Lets set the record straight and get the facts out there.
