I nearly RAN into a cyclist a few months back. I was coming down off Mt Victoria, here in Wellington, jogging in the dark on the right side of the road (we drive on the left here). It's an area with no street lights but the road is fairly level so I was running fairly quickly. Out of the darkness I came across a young guy climbing up the hill on his mountain bike, helmetless and in jeans and a black t-shirt. No lights or reflectors what so ever. I had to swerve to avoid slamming into him. I commented that he was braver than me and I think he thought I was complimenting him on his hill climbing skills because he smiled. However I then added (as I ran past him) that if I wasn't able to see him running then any car wouldn't have a chance.
Cyclists without lights really annoy me.
Edit: I might add that I was also aware of my own lack of visibility, hence the running on the right side of the road, and being alert for any approaching cars. I was ready to jump onto the verge at the first sign of any oncoming traffic. I won't go back that way until I get myself a head lamp!



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