Comments on: Bicycle Commuting Mama: Cycling In the Dark http://www.technoearthmama.com/2009/11/cycling-in-the-dark/ A Web 2.0 mom working toward a sustainable lifestyle Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kmcdade http://www.technoearthmama.com/2009/11/cycling-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-1498 kmcdade Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:19:45 +0000 http://www.technoearthmama.com/?p=1084#comment-1498 Yes, it is a tool also, although, for the record, I've been unable to make my mini pump do anything besides let more air out. Also, that's the $10 I spent on school pictures (per kid) right there (if REI even carries those here; they didn't last time I was there). As for being visible -- I think it's more because the drivers aren't looking for cyclists than that they really aren't visible. Audible, now that's a good point. A problem shared by electric/hybrid cars. Yes, it is a tool also, although, for the record, I’ve been unable to make my mini pump do anything besides let more air out. Also, that’s the $10 I spent on school pictures (per kid) right there (if REI even carries those here; they didn’t last time I was there).

As for being visible — I think it’s more because the drivers aren’t looking for cyclists than that they really aren’t visible. Audible, now that’s a good point. A problem shared by electric/hybrid cars.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.technoearthmama.com/2009/11/cycling-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-1497 Wendy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:47 +0000 http://www.technoearthmama.com/?p=1084#comment-1497 Are reflectors, including reflective vests, a barrier to cycling--or are they tools to make cycling possible, just like saddlebags and mini tire pumps? http://www.rei.com/product/785886 Just saying. I think the plain truth is that cars are far more visible and audible than cyclists, even with lights. .-= Wendy´s last blog ..<a href="http://sixboxesofbooks.blogspot.com/2009/11/season-of-gifts-and-racism-one-more.html" rel="nofollow">A Season of Gifts and Racism: one more round</a> =-. Are reflectors, including reflective vests, a barrier to cycling–or are they tools to make cycling possible, just like saddlebags and mini tire pumps?

http://www.rei.com/product/785886

Just saying.

I think the plain truth is that cars are far more visible and audible than cyclists, even with lights.
.-= Wendy´s last blog ..A Season of Gifts and Racism: one more round =-.

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