Trail Night Riding Etiquette

James T

Is a rear light de rigueur when riding at a trail centre at night, or merely superfluous illumination.

RockmonkeySC

Yes but not flashing.

welshkev

I never bother if I'm just riding a trail centre. The 1200 lumens of light at the front of me should tell soneine thst I'm in front of them

The Real Radioactiveman

if 100% offroad then they are not required

ifthe ride hasa road best only switched on as required on road sections as most LED's are that bright these days that it affects my night vision/distracts me when following a bright light. Or have a dim and a bright one

RobK

If you must have it on don't have it flashing when in a group as i've been stuck behind someone with a super bright flashing light and its so off putting that i couldn't even overtake.

snotty badger

Rear lights are not needed on the trail.

They piss me off, very distracting.

The Rookie

I just use a small knog style rear off road, it's enough for me to be seen in the event of a front light issue or burying the bike (and me) off the trail, not bright enough to distract anyone behind.