Flashing Lights and Bright Jerseys: Do They Really Make Cyclists Safer?
🔆 Real Visibility Tips from a Long-Time Cyclist: After thousands of miles in traffic, I’ve learned this: bright gear and blinking lights aren’t extras — they’re lifesavers. Here’s how I make sure drivers see me early and give me room. When you’ve spent as many hours on the road as I have, you start to notice what really gets a driver’s attention — and what doesn’t. I used to think bright jerseys and flashing taillights were just extra gear marketed to nervous riders. But I’ve changed my mind. Experience — and data — have convinced me that visibility gear isn’t optional. It’s essential. 🚴♂️ What I’ve Learned From the Road Dull, muted jerseys? I get passed closer and faster. Bright yellow, orange, or lime green? Drivers give me more room. Forget the rear flasher? I feel invisible until the last second. There’s one stretch of highway near Lubbock where the difference is night and day — same road, same time, but the jersey color changes driver behavior. 📊 What...
