Bicycle riders need to brighten up their bikes (Chapel Hill, Carrboro: 2014, chapel)

[no kudzu]

Here in Chapel Hill we see bike riders all over and all the time and I'm constantly amazed at how many wear dark clothing, carry dark backpacks and have little if any lights or reflective tape on their clothes or bikes. it's so dangerous- for all of us.

The Daily Tar Heel :: Chapel Hill asks bicyclists to brighten their ride

[CHTransplant]

I would say the same of pedestrians too - I frequently encounter folks walking along the road at night wearing dark clothing.

[NYC2RDU]

Serious cyclists tend to adhere to common safety guidelines (e.g. warning lights, reflective gear, etc.). They also tend to respect the natural order of road rules and hug the right-most edges of the roads they travel.

Unfortunately there are always outliers who are determined to do things their own way. I come across riders all the time who occupy a lane as if though they're a car and expect those behind them to follow at their own pace. I assume that natural selection takes care of this though because those who ride irresponsibly likely have a greater number of accidents as a result.

[no kudzu]

Originally Posted by CHTransplant

I would say the same of pedestrians too - I frequently encounter folks walking along the road at night wearing dark clothing.

Absolutely. Just common sense. Along Homestead and in and around Carrboro is the worst place to see walkers and bikers who seem to lack common sense.

[K4GPB]

It would be cool if anyone could post a picture of a bicyclist that stops for a stop sign, regardless of what they are wearing.

Recumbent rider.

[RFMan]

Originally Posted by K4GPB

It would be cool if anyone could post a picture of a bicyclist that stops for a stop sign, regardless of what they are wearing.

Recumbent rider.

I stop for every stop sign I come to. No pics, though - using both hands to control the bike and to signal

[kelly237]

Originally Posted by NYC2RDU

Unfortunately there are always outliers who are determined to do things their own way. I come across riders all the time who occupy a lane as if though they're a car and expect those behind them to follow at their own pace. I assume that natural selection takes care of this though because those who ride irresponsibly likely have a greater number of accidents as a result.

Sometimes that is the safest thing for a biker to do..They have lanes to change & turns to make also..

[Native_Son]

Originally Posted by K4GPB

It would be cool if anyone could post a picture of a bicyclist that stops for a stop sign, regardless of what they are wearing.

Recumbent rider.

Bike stopping? Humph. I'd be more surprised if you could get a picture of a car that stops for a stop sign.

Recumbent driver.

[Myghost]

Originally Posted by NYC2RDU

I come across riders all the time who occupy a lane as if though they're a car

In the eyes of the law, they are another vehicle, just like a car. (That said, as an avid cyclist, I find it best to use common sense, and don't take the lane just because I can. In fact, I avoid the road altogether any time I can.)

Reps to OP, as wearing bright cloths is way safer for all involved. First thing is to be seen. I find the problem worse with walkers, but like what has already been posted, any cyclist with common sense is not only wearing bright cloths, but is also using reflectors, lights and any other means to be seen well in advance.)

[zitsky]

I don't bike much around here but when I did I would wear dark pants with a bright orange jacket and reflectors around my ankles. And flashing lights on front and back of the bike.