Also, in pitch dark, you can't keep an eye on which gear you are in!
I ride whichever gear is comfortable without worrying about knowing the details.
Also, in pitch dark, you can't keep an eye on which gear you are in!
Grandad wrote:Use the quietest roads you can find that have a white line down the centre. Ride on this until you see headlights from an oncoming or overtaking vehicle then move to the side. This way you are clear of the worst potholed areas for most of the ride. If the line starts moving from side to side it's a warning that you are getting sleepy so have a brief stop to get off for a drink and perhaps a very short walk (or if there is a bus shelter around a 10 minute nap!)Also, in pitch dark, you can't keep an eye on which gear you are in!
I ride whichever gear is comfortable without worrying about knowing the details.
Anyone who has the need to do that in pitch darkness - beware of farmers' electric fences! Or so I have been warned.Redvee wrote:... as one of the group watered a bush.
Tonyf33 wrote:I don't think I've ever had a close pass at night even on completely unlit roads..compare that with daytime riding and I'd not be overly concerned. More drivers tend to nod off on straight long roads that mean they can stay in one gear for long periods without ever having to brake. Most A-roads at least have roundabouts to break up the journey.
If you're going to have two rear lights, one on slow flash and one on steady is the way to go..
BE1 wrote:Did you make it in the end?
Mick F wrote: Also, in pitch dark, you can't keep an eye on which gear you are in!