Almost got hit in a crosswalk this morning! I was waiting for the left turn signal to end and the pedestrian signal to light up at a busy intersection. As I got halfway across an oncoming smaller Cadillac SUV decided to turn right. They saw me and stopped, but then immediately proceeded again. I blew the AirZound Airhorn reflexively and saw through the windshield the look of shock on this older, well-dressed woman. It was then I realized the sun was right behind me, and even with the flashing daytime helmet and bike lights I was probably obscured by the brilliant low sun. I hustled to catch up at the next light and motioned for her to roll down her window. I said "I realize you couldn't see me against the sun." She said, "I'm sorry! I didn't see you until halfway through the turn!" I said "It's okay...we're good!"

There's someone here on bikeforums that used to remind us that "Long shadows point towards danger." meaning that a low sun behind you makes a long shadow and any car in that shadow may not see you.

The rest of the ride was just peachy, clear and a cool 23F.

The ride home was nice too, in the mid 30s. There's a light downtown where I make a left and if I am first in line if often fails to trigger the signal. I remembered that at older induction metal detecting lights I lowered my bike flat on the ground to trigger them. So I turned my bike sideways to help trigger this newer-style optical sensor. It seemed to work.