Originally Posted by banerjek

I ride thousands of miles in the dark every year. I personally think it is safer than a lot of daylight riding. If you are properly lit, you are far more visible and recognizable as a cyclist than you are on a sunny day.

You need real lights and good reflective gear to be visible. I think that most blinkies are completely inadequate. The way to know if yours is good is if it's easily visible in broad daylight.


If you ride on paths rather than roads, my comments do not apply as darkness cloaks your threats, and the issue is not being seen but rather not being ambushed.