Originally Posted by
SDRider
I've got to say this, they definitely get your attention. I'd say you are probably 50 times more likely to be seen with a bright light in flash mode than the same light in non-flashing mode. It really makes a huge difference IMO.
+1 Blinking mode sends out a "signature" that equals "bicycle".
On the question of lights on MUPs, you want other users of the path to be able to see you, there have been cases of headon collisions between cyclists w/o lights.