At this time of year, the headlights sweeping our hall flash off a panoply of reflective and hi-vis gear. We have jackets, tabards, gloves, gaiters, covers for backpacks, all in neon yellow with reflective silver stripes. Depending on your point of view, it’s dumped or kept sensibly ready by the front door.
You’d think we were all out mending the roads all day, but we’re a cerebral bunch. We just get around on bikes.
I am in favour of cyclists being visible, because I am in favour of cyclists being alive. I drive as well as cycle and I know the flash of horror when you realise almost too late that the dark shape ahead of you is a hum
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