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Old 06-14-17 | 11:39 AM
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ad18
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From: Southern Ontario, Canada

Bikes: TREK FX3

Being Seen - White

Another newbie question, feel like I'm asking way more than my share. Sorry. Do you wear brightly colored clothing to enhance your chances of not getting hit by a car? In my recent rides I've noticed a lot of riders wearing dark clothes. One gal I saw had a gorgeous black, white, and red road bike with matching bike jersey, shorts, and helmet. All primarily black. As she rode through some shadow areas on road she literally disappeared. Another rider with a lot of white on rode through the same scenario and was quite visible. The white showed up really well against all backgrounds. Trees, shade, the road, grass, etc. Lends one to thing white is a great color to wear. It appeared to work better than the bright safety orange and greens you see some riders and workers wear. Plus do the rear facing bike lights add another layer of protection during the day? Or with both of the above scenarios if a driver is not paying attention or you put your self in a bad spot is an accident inevitable. Fear I will lose the fight. Thanks.
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