I go for bright stuff - yellow jacket, yellow gloves (so my hand signals can actually be seen) yellow socks (no, really!) and white headgear especially at this time of year - no black clothing and reliance on a pinprick light for me I'm afraid, I want to be seen for what I am from as far away as possible!Afcsam15 wrote: ↑24 Nov 2022, 9:35pm Hello,
So I'm new to Road biking I live in London so quite quickly I have realised it acc is quite dangerous cycling. I got a Canondale the other day and jeez does it pick up speed. I'm use to mountain bikes but damn this goes quick and it's very fun. Any advice On how to meet people Cycling, safety measures, what clothes? Anything really thanks. Cycling is deffo the closest feeling to freedom for me. I find after a day on the bike it's like I've been in another world can't explain it. Sam.
Do you have any scope for hopping on a train and getting out into the countryside? If so, go for it when you get the chance, there's nowt like it.
I regularly cycle into Birmingham town centre on the cycle paths/through parks as well as on the roadways, however none of these can compare with going outwards, as it were. And if you are an NT member you can pick out some routes to your favourite properties and thier cafes!
I do find my handlebar mirror very useful especially when there's lots of traffic about, can keep aware of whats around me much more easily than keeping turning to look behind me.