Riding in the fog
11-30-08, 10:32 AM
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Riding in the fog
Went out this morning to start our ride. Got on the road and the fog had visibility down to about 500 feet.
Decided we should wait an hour to see how it looks. 1.5 hours later, now can see 800-900 feet.
Going to wait a bit longer because we are going to be headed towards the coast.
So how much visibility would you want in the fog before you ride? Keep in mind I have my 14 year old daughter with me. Although she is a very good rider (5 years).
Decided we should wait an hour to see how it looks. 1.5 hours later, now can see 800-900 feet.
Going to wait a bit longer because we are going to be headed towards the coast.
So how much visibility would you want in the fog before you ride? Keep in mind I have my 14 year old daughter with me. Although she is a very good rider (5 years).
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5 years old? I wouldn't ride in the fog. Not at all. I don't trust drivers.
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11-30-08, 10:34 AM
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Over here it's even worse, I'll ride in the afternoon.
11-30-08, 10:36 AM
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i love riding in the fog its quite and peaceful and its like no one else is out there, like riding at night.
i'm a total commuter fred about it. i'll have two blinkies in the back(mars 3.0 and superflash, one on helmet) and two lights upfront. a p7 on soild, and a q5 blinking away. not to mention the reflective vest or jacket with 2inch reflective strips. i'm probably more visable in fog than daylight.
i'm a total commuter fred about it. i'll have two blinkies in the back(mars 3.0 and superflash, one on helmet) and two lights upfront. a p7 on soild, and a q5 blinking away. not to mention the reflective vest or jacket with 2inch reflective strips. i'm probably more visable in fog than daylight.
11-30-08, 10:41 AM
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I've ridden through some pretty thick fog but most of those rides have been in the early morning hours when there isn't much traffic. If you're riding in an area that doesn't have much traffic it might be a bit safer, just make sure you have lights because if the fog is really thick drivers will have a hard time seeing you. I would not recommend going on a foggy ride with child in tow.
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I would not trust the drivers are paying close enough attention...
We do not get much fog but if the ceiling is low you ride into the clouds...
Descending with poor visiblity is the worst...
We do not get much fog but if the ceiling is low you ride into the clouds...
Descending with poor visiblity is the worst...
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This past summer when I was still in Nova Scotia I commuted long distance (from the country to the city) into work almost every day and every single morning was dense with fog. I used a dinotte rear light and never had a problem.
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+1. It's all great to take all the best precautions (lights, reflectors, bright clothing, etc) but in the end you're banking on a) all drivers early in the morning being sober (as if) and b) all drivers not overly preoccupied with their cell phone, latte, etc.
There's really no good reason to take the chance, especially w/ the child in tow, in my mind. I can't imagine sitting at my kids bedside in ICU, thinking "but I bought the right stuff to protect her." No apologies here for the lecture approach.
There's really no good reason to take the chance, especially w/ the child in tow, in my mind. I can't imagine sitting at my kids bedside in ICU, thinking "but I bought the right stuff to protect her." No apologies here for the lecture approach.
11-30-08, 11:25 AM
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We're both in Orange County. In Huntington Beach there's fog for sure. I go outside on the ride morning and look for fog, wind conditions, temps. If its really heavy fog, I know its my day to go for a morning run.
11-30-08, 11:29 AM
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I'm fogged in today, only seems to happen in late november/early december here...
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11-30-08, 11:31 AM
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I hate fog worse than dark.. For starters I don't like the physical affect of that clammy feeling. More important,, You are seen more readily in dark conditons over foggy conditions.. The best remedy is blinkie lights... I have a reflective vest with a blinkie inserted... Often motorists can't see other cars until they are on their bumper. Does not bode well for cyclists..
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Hi,
Was looking forward to riding with my club today, but no-go with the fog in LB. Will wait for it to clear and ride by myself.
Was looking forward to riding with my club today, but no-go with the fog in LB. Will wait for it to clear and ride by myself.
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11-30-08, 11:47 AM
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Coastal Calif might have decent winter weather, but coastal fog is common in the winter months.. I just don't understand why some clubs in inflexible and we just can't plan on going out in the early afternoon, over miss a club ride..
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11-30-08, 12:01 PM
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I've been riding in a fog since 1992. What's your point?
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