unsafe trend in jerseys?

[emily_in_nc]

I remember reading somewhere that the BRIGHTEST colors for visibility (notwithstanding reflective strips), in descending order are:

Fuschia,
Yellow,
Orange, and
Red.

So I won't buy a cycling top in any other color.

Blues, greens and purples are NOT very visible to drivers.

Agreed! I see bike commuters nearly every night when I leave work and am amazed at how many of them are wearing DARK jerseys. I always really appreciate the ones who are all lit up; it really does make a difference. In addition to the colors mentioned above, I also find white jerseys very visible. And wild patterns/team kits with multiple bright colors.

If you have a dark-colored jersey you love (or it's the only one clean), wear a screaming yellow wind vest over it on the road. Dark colors are okay on the trails, bike paths, etc., but just not right for the road, IMO. I used to wear them, but as I've become more aware of the visibility differences, and how distracted drivers are these days with cell phones, I won't.

Emily