which roads

stelaking

set winter hack up like christmas tree. Which roads lit up dual carridge ways, or dark country lanes any one have a fav .

cougie

Depends really.

Dark and windy country lanes are quieter and you should stand out more. Only problem is some nob coming round a blind bend far too fast.

Busy dual carriageways - I would avoid. Your lights can blend into the background more - and slip roads are the worst.

Use your own judgement really.

Best to have two rear LEDs at least - plus shedloads of reflectives all over.

keef66

Given decent lights and reflectives, dark country lanes for me every time. Fewer nobs per mile than the dual carriageway

showtime*

Due to having young kids and the hours I work iI do most of my riding at night now and would go for country lanes everytime, like Cougie says the only thing to watch out for is someone coming the other way who thinks they're the next colin mcrae. I tend to stick to a set route I know isn't busy and try to avoid twisty lanes where I could meet cars coming on the other side of the road, I also wait untill the rush hour/ school traffic finishes.

OOtzen-Booty

showtime* wrote:

Due to having young kids and the hours I work iI do most of my riding at night now and would go for country lanes everytime, like Cougie says the only thing to watch out for is someone coming the other way who thinks they're the next colin mcrae. I tend to stick to a set route I know isn't busy and try to avoid twisty lanes where I could meet cars coming on the other side of the road, I also wait untill the rush hour/ school traffic finishes.

You took the words out of my mouth :shock:

gkerr4

i'm the opposite - dark lanes need damned good lights and even then i think we are vulnerable.

I prefer in town urban riding during the winter - and go for the rush hour as it is exciting - gets the adrenaline running and riding in traffic makes for good 'natural' interval training which will help raise your lactic threshold.

For maximum short-and-sharp riding in town try using a fixed or singlespeed - helps raise the intensity I feel!

Headhuunter

gkerr4 wrote:

i'm the opposite - dark lanes need damned good lights and even then i think we are vulnerable.

I prefer in town urban riding during the winter - and go for the rush hour as it is exciting - gets the adrenaline running and riding in traffic makes for good 'natural' interval training which will help raise your lactic threshold.

For maximum short-and-sharp riding in town try using a fixed or singlespeed - helps raise the intensity I feel!

I agree, on the commuter bike, there's nothing like flying through the city, pelting down the Old Kent Road weaving through the gridlocked traffic with an air of superiority!

I like country rides, but prefer them on weekend mornings on the club run

manick0de

I don't like country roadfs and lanes at night, far to many near misses from people going too fast, not staying in lanes and not expecting a cyclist. If you do get knocked off you may not get found untill the morning.

Plus drink drivers are more likely to use them as they have less chance of a police encounter.

40427

go for a dual carriage way if there is a cycle path by the side (not often) but if not definately the lanes but try and find some reasonably straight roads. or you can go for normal roads around the suburbs if you live in them.

cannonfodder

Country lanes are miles better - cars see you really early and generally they pull over fully onto the other side of the road to overtake, especially if you are lit up well.

singlespeedexplosif

country lanes every time. Fewer idiots, cars more likely to see you as fewer lights for your bike lights to blend into.