This whole thread is definately some food for though for me. I ride a bike to & from work everyday.....have been since early May. Presently I do not have any lights on my bike, but I probably should consider getting some as fall approaches and the sun starts going down earlier. Since early May there's always been ample daylight during my commute, but I know that's going to change in the not too distant future.
When I ride I have to share the road with the cars. One stretch of my trip (which accounts for about 1/2 the total distance) has designated bike lanes so that serves as a bit of a safe zone....but I know well enough not to take that for granted. I've seen motorists not being alert and I've had 2 close calls with cars in the last 4 months.
Like Old-n-Slow said, proper lights are cheaper than a lawyer. Sound advice I plan to use. And I plan to review my local laws (again) re: my obligations as a cyclist on the public roads.
Jon
When I ride I have to share the road with the cars. One stretch of my trip (which accounts for about 1/2 the total distance) has designated bike lanes so that serves as a bit of a safe zone....but I know well enough not to take that for granted. I've seen motorists not being alert and I've had 2 close calls with cars in the last 4 months.
Like Old-n-Slow said, proper lights are cheaper than a lawyer. Sound advice I plan to use. And I plan to review my local laws (again) re: my obligations as a cyclist on the public roads.
Jon
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