What can I do about riding on the road?
06-27-12, 12:36 PM
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What can I do about riding on the road?
I just started riding a 20 mile coarse and i love it. The only problem is i cant find a rout that doesnt have this small streach of busy road with no side walks. I hate riding on it. I was thinking a mirror but ppl say it doesnt help, maybe a blinking back reflector but i dont want to piss off drivers. What can i do to reduce chance of getting hit?
06-27-12, 12:45 PM
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Lights are good. Be visible. Take the lane if you need it. Be careful.
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I just started riding a 20 mile coarse and i love it. The only problem is i cant find a rout that doesnt have this small streach of busy road with no side walks. I hate riding on it. I was thinking a mirror but ppl say it doesnt help, maybe a blinking back reflector but i dont want to piss off drivers. What can i do to reduce chance of getting hit?
How long is the stretch? If it is short, can you just walk the bike on the shoulder?
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Mirror, bright day time light and High Vis jersey works for me.
https://www.messengermirror.com/
https://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup....7&SSAID=389818
https://store.dinottelighting.com/din...-mount-p5.aspx
https://www.messengermirror.com/
https://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup....7&SSAID=389818
https://store.dinottelighting.com/din...-mount-p5.aspx
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Wear high vis clothing. A bright rear light is useful even in daylight. A mirror IS helpful, IMO head mounted is best, it gives the most view; I find that bike mounted mirrors are next to useless but use what works for you. Ride predictably, do not weave, do not do anything a car driver would find surprising. Do not hug the gutter/curb - if you leave yourself 3 inches to your right, some drivers will think that 3 inches is all you need. Demand the space you need to be safe (YOU are the one that decides what's safe for you, even a cyclist, when in a car, can't really see hazards that are dangerous to cyclists), but do not RELY on being given it; have an escape plan (this is what they taught us in driving school as well so this is no surprise).
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While waiting for that Road I course you might benefit from How to Not Get Hit by Cars.
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I just started riding a 20 mile coarse and i love it. The only problem is i cant find a rout that doesnt have this small streach of busy road with no side walks. I hate riding on it. I was thinking a mirror but ppl say it doesnt help, maybe a blinking back reflector but i dont want to piss off drivers. What can i do to reduce chance of getting hit?
I have been riding with a mirror since the early 80's and find it EXTREMELY helpful.
06-28-12, 09:57 AM
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One thing to add is that there is safety in numbers. If you have a local cycling group then ride with them. The little blinky lights you get at the local bike shop don't do jack in the day time.
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