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My girlfriend got knocked off her bike a couple of days ago. Despite 2 flashing rear lights she was hit from the rear. The driver stopped and stated to Police he didny see her....
Ruth is now very keen on being as visible as possible on the road. She is pretty shaken and wants to buy some hi viz and hopefully stylish road items. She is particularly after a bright pink breathable jacket.
Can anyone recommend any items that fit the bill please?
. The driver stopped and stated to Police he didny see her....
Expensive, but Rapha do their woman's winter jacket in hi vis pink, and their Audax brevet jersey and gilet.
These seem pretty impressive. Someone in my work wears one and I haven’t knocked him off yet
I've got a proviz helmet, nice and comfy and very hi viz. german company
The driver didn't look for her nothing to do with the light. If the driver said he saw her then he would have just admitted driving into her.
Sadly, I agree with this. Really sorry to hear about the incident, and the resulting nerves with riding again. However, unfortunately I tend to think that the only benefit from acres of hi viz (beyond a certain point) is to make the rider feel safer.
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Realistically, beyond a static and flashing pair of light on the F+R , and some appropriate clothing, I'm not sure there's much more you can do in the way of passive prevention
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They couldn’t admit to didn’t see you because I was updating Facebook could they. The idea of being hit from behind by someone is frightening as beyond lights and hiviz your at the mercy of idiots.
Polaris RBS stuff is good. Had drivers stop and tell me they seen me from miles away.
Can be found at bargain prices too
I agree that the driver said the didn't see her because otherwise he would have to explain why he ran in to her. It annoys me what little punishment is dished out to motorists who collide with cyclists.
It seems the 'I didn't see' is sufficient excuse. I guess wearing hi viz might negate that argument. Hope she is ok though.
Wait for the punishment not seeing a well lit rider is driving without due care possibly
I saw a car take a sneaky short cut up a one way street.
At the start of the one way bit there was a copper on a horse.
If a driver doesn't see a man in fluorescent yellow on a horse in an urban environment he is never going to see a cyclist whatever you are wearing.
Scary.
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