Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Uh Huh. And of course the clued in cyclist would never cycle unless feeling 100% rested and in tip top physical shape in bright sunshine only. Presumably any cycling with less than ideal visibility by a cyclist in perfect health is "a safety issue."
I suppose some might also argue that only a clueless cyclist would ride with the sniffles since the sense of smell might be diminished, or the cyclist's situational awareness may blanked out during a sudden sneeze.
Like I said, personal opinion. Without testing, only the person doing the activity can know how these internal factors affect them. Yes, there have been times I've cycled to work with a head cold and it did affect my senses. I did feel more out of it and less in tune with my surroundings. It did diminish my safety, but not significantly enough for me to not start the ride or stop during the ride.
Al