tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664661573678938905.post5566961109893115929..comments2024-03-01T12:31:07.967+00:00Comments on Cottenham Cyclist: Are unlit Oxford cyclists putting themselves at risk?Cottenham Cyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341822746581357047noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664661573678938905.post-54425152928718069392013-11-07T19:00:15.338+00:002013-11-07T19:00:15.338+00:00I would have to disagree with your theory. I see s...I would have to disagree with your theory. I see so many unlit cyclists in the north areas of Cambridge, on both the road and footways. My theory is that the general abdication of policing responsibility for the roads has allowed a free-for-all, with nearly all users completely disregarding the law. <br /><br />Unlit cyclists appear to be completely confident in the ability of motorists to notice them by street light alone. Given the driving ability that I see on a daily basis, this is reckless and over optimistic in the extreme!!<br /><br />In Cambridge, at night, I consider my 4 reflectors, 1 flashing & 1 steady rear Cateyes, front Smart light & my orange Altura jacket at the minimum to ensure a 'sporting chance' of survival. Even then I get a few near misses, although usually followed by grudging apologies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824143822481720499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664661573678938905.post-86672328609215244252013-11-07T10:19:53.392+00:002013-11-07T10:19:53.392+00:00Remarkably little research has been done on this. ...Remarkably little research has been done on this. A recent Dutch study said that cyclists are slightly safer when lit, but SWOV said <a href="http://www.fietsberaad.nl/index.cfm?lang=nl&repository=Little+is+known+about+the+effects+of+bicycle+lighting+on+safety" rel="nofollow">that the research was not conclusive</a>.David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.com