Originally Posted by
jimincalif
I've nearly collided with unlit bikes twice while riding and have had one appear out of nowhere when I was driving, all of them in dark clothing, fortunately no crash. There are lots of light options available, no valid reason to ride without them.
Saw this again just last night. Young girl riding a black bike while wearing black pants, a black helmet, a black sweat shirt and a black backpack with no rear reflector. At least there was some street lighting, but the first thing I thought was "You can get a damn rear light for like $5." Streets in Philly are relatively narrow, and the street she was on often has reckless drivers heading towards a not-so-nice part of town.