I think that's fair enough - the thing about personal choice safety and responsibility is that we should at least consider why we do it based on our own experiences... rather than read whatever stooopid advert is in the bike comic we're reading and think oooooh, a 1000,000000 lumen flashing front light - that will keep me safe...Nearholmer wrote: ↑19 Mar 2024, 8:45amLike the vast majority of other cyclists I see out on rural roads, I use a pretty ordinary “flasher” front and rear during the daytime. I also choose a top/jacket that is a good bright colour (I favour bright orange). And, I wear a helmet, having chosen a white one, because I’ve noticed that they seem to show up quite well too.If you have a dazzling flashing front light, please don't use it on the road either.
..I've got no idea about how your rural roads work... its more than probable that they're quite straight in some sections, had hidden dark patches under trees and woodland which grow against the lanes..... in which case everything sounds reasonable, on the provision that no one gets blinded...
...I will say during those times when I and driving, I am alot more patient behind bike riders who aren't trying to damage my eyesight with a bloody stoooopid bright red flashing light...