Is it stupid to ride when it is dark?
09-08-05, 07:39 PM
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According to an interview I heard on the radio, one out of ten drivers on the road after ten are legally drunk.
In Minnesota, one in ten people have a DWI on their record.
In Minnesota, one in ten people have a DWI on their record.
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Originally Posted by Roody
This is a problem for me too. I wear eyeglasses, and that seems to make glare more bothersome. Have you tried a helmet with a visor? Also, remember the driving trick of looking to the right side of the road when headlights are coming at you; never look directly at the lights.
09-09-05, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kuan
In Minnesota, one in ten people have a DWI on their record.
09-09-05, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by foofoosmoo
I am curious as to whether any of yo uhave experience riding bikes at dark? As fall approaches and the hours shorten thisi is becoming an issue?
Problems can arise on unfamiliar roads, where obstructions can pop up all of a sudden. I am more confident on my familiar route in the pre-dawn hours than I would be on a strange road. I would slow down and take it easier in that case. But still, even familiar routes can suddenly develop a new pothole or get a fallen branch, etc., so it really pays to be alert and use a powerful light.
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I agree with all of the above discussion where biking can be safer yet and more dangereous at night if you dont use the best lighting and reflective gear. Since I am cheap (sort of a running joke among my friends) I adapted hardware store products for a cheap 20 watt bike light. It really lights the road and cars notice me. I have reflector tape (SOLAS white) all over my fenders and amber/blue (heh heh) patches of reflector tape inside the rims. Double flashers (the Vista Eclipse is good) on the rear and reflector tape all over my helmet. I now ride with a 3 watt LED on top of my helmet along with my 20 watt headlamp. For a look-see of the lights and tape source, check the descriptions and photos on my web site https://www.krabach.info/bike_light/bike_light.htm Maybe these suggestions will launch ideas of your own. After reading this forum I see a few new (to me) ideas that I might adapt.
