How to make myself more visible?

**indigoiis** · 08-13-2008, 06:34 AM

Even those cheapo construction worker safety vests work wonders. You can pick them up at Home Depot or other stores for a few bucks.

Also, I agree on the positioning thing. I have one road which is 45 mph, little shoulder, into the sun morning and evening, with hills. As I crest a hill, if I am going slowly, I try to stay a little outside of the white line, steady and straight (seated). It seems to work so far.

**Becky** · 08-13-2008, 07:13 AM

Try a Planet Bike Superflash blinky light. These things are so bright that DH and I actually have them angled down slightly to avoid blinding each other. Even then, they're plenty bright. We also run headlights on the commuters year-round, morning and evening.

Screaming yellow is good stuff too. If you don't have any, I highly recommend it.

**Geonz** · 08-13-2008, 08:01 AM

I have been told that it was my bright yellow that was visible in the morning sun. Of course, my wide profile (the bike more so than my backside, I hope

) helps, too... get an Xtracycle for visibility!

**Chile Pepper** · 08-13-2008, 08:15 AM

I just bought this red jersey: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=31148

Is that not bright enough? I was looking for a high-vis yellow jersey, but couldn't really find anything that looked shockingly bright. I don't want to wear a vest over my jersey on my normal rides. Does anyone know of a jersey in that colore?

**Irulan** · 08-13-2008, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Chile Pepper

I just bought this red jersey: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=31148

Is that not bright enough? I was looking for a high-vis yellow jersey, but couldn't really find anything that looked shockingly bright. I don't want to wear a vest over my jersey on my normal rides. Does anyone know of a jersey in that colore?

Look for international lime shirts. Why WOULDN'T you wear a safety color/vest over your jersey if you are worried about visibility?

**Chile Pepper** · 08-13-2008, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Irulan

Why WOULDN'T you wear a safety color/vest over your jersey if you are worried about visibility?

I guess I'm concerned about restricted movement from the extra layer--and overheating in the summer (although it's winter here now, and I'm wearing my yellow windbreaker without any trouble).

I just found this, which looks about as bright as it gets: http://www.cbssportsstore.com/produc...811000#featBen

Has anyone ever tried a Danskin jersey?

**Becky** · 08-13-2008, 08:27 AM

Voler and Pearl Izumi both had screamin' yellow jerseys in their summer lines this year. Not sure what's still available now that fall is approaching....

**tulip** · 08-13-2008, 08:56 AM

Great source for safetywear, including international lime. Good prices, too.

www.alertshirts.com

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 08-13-2008, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Chile Pepper

I was looking for a high-vis yellow jersey, but couldn't really find anything that looked shockingly bright. I don't want to wear a vest over my jersey on my normal rides. Does anyone know of a jersey in that colore?

Again, google Brooks Nightlife and you will find all kinds of jogging/biking wear including jerseys....all in SCREAMING hi-vis yellow.

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