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Permalink Reply by Bill Savage on October 12, 2012 at 6:12am

Reflective gear is all well and good, but what riders really need are LIGHTS.  I am always amazed by the number of cyclists I see at night without the flashing white and red lights front and back (which I think are required by law: a reflector at least on the back, and a light on the front).  And dressed in black, of course, making people practically invisible; I've had countless near-misses with other cyclists due to lack of lights.  And if another cyclist cannot see you, neither can the driver of a car. 

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Permalink Reply by Tricolor on October 12, 2012 at 6:21am

Lights are handy, but don't discount reflectors.  I've got white tape covering my front fork and red tape covering the seat stays and it really shines with just a little light on it.  And that's $3 walmart reflective tape I had left over after a few rallies.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Savage on October 12, 2012 at 8:50am

Not discounting reflectors completely by any means, but remember this: reflectors only work if the car headed in your direction has its headlights on.  And some drivers spin around town without lights as well, and with no light to reflect, reflectors are just colorful tape. Pedestrians and other cyclists also don't have headlights to create reflections either.  Lights you can control yourself to ensure that you are visible to everyone, whether they're lit up or not.

Tricolor said:

Lights are handy, but don't discount reflectors.  I've got white tape covering my front fork and red tape covering the seat stays and it really shines with just a little light on it.  And that's $3 walmart reflective tape I had left over after a few rallies.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah D. on October 18, 2012 at 8:59am

Looks great!

Crafty Cycling Chick said:

The safety vests and iron-on reflective tape I ordered for the workshops arrived today!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 18, 2012 at 9:11am

Will Jane be presenting one time, multiple times, or continuously?  You mentioned it was a "come any time" sort of event, but it would be useful to know roughly how she will be handling her part.  Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 18, 2012 at 2:31pm

Sounds great; looking forward to it.  Thanks!

Crafty Cycling Chick said:

There's not a lecture schedule to adhere to. Jane will give a presentation when the first group of people arrive and then as many other presentations that are needed to reach everyone who comes to the workshop. And she's got all sorts of useful biking information (riding year-round, riding with children, women-specific advice, etc.) so feel free to talk with her between the visibility presentation(s).

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