Originally Posted by Emerson
I think it's a nice idea to offer some gear to folks who may not be able to afford it. I agree that handing them to folks who are riding without them is a great idea. I am absolutely amazed seeing folks riding late at night on dark streets with no light whatsoever. It seems like a such a no-brainer--ride in the dark, have some kind of light.
That was my thought too. It scares me to death when I see people biking in the dark with no lights. I guess they just figure that a car with headlights will be able to see them, or that the reflectors on the bo\ike will do the job. If you don't drive very often, you kind of lose sight of how invisible everything is that isn't another car or road sign. Bikers & peds can see other bikers & peds, so therefore, cars can too, right? Erp.
I've even thought about carrying spare AA batteries on me, for when I see bikers with dimming lights. It's kind of a nosy thing to do, I guess, but I'd hate to think of that person getting hit because I was too lazy or shy to say something about their lack of visibility. And hey -- free batteries, who could resist?