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Originally Posted by Graspher
For the active folks who are walking and jogging in the early morning (read that as in the dark) - for gosh sakes - carry a flashlight or wear some form of lighting gadget or at least put on a reflective vest.
If one is walking in the dark while wearing dark clothing - I as a bicyclist can not see you. I don't have a 12 volt headlight on my bike revealing dark objects 150 feet in front of me.
As part of my 20 mile bike loop I travel along CHURCHILL DOWNS between 5 and 6 a.m. There are street lights and ambient light along that road but there are also MANY pockets of absolute pure DARKNESS.
Over this past weekend I encountered 3 individuals walking along the MMP who perfectly blended in with the darkness.
I'm traveling along at 12 mph with white blinky lights on the front of my bike and a red blinky on the rear. My white lights do not illuminate anything - they are eye catchers for others to see me.
I'm coming up from behind - you don't see my lights and my bike is quiet - you are camouflaged in the darkness - I may or may not be able to see you.
Don't chance an unwelcomed intersection between you and me.
If you walk, jog, rollerblade, skate or longboard in the dark - make sure you can be seen by those in front and in back of you.
The majority of folks I encounter in the early a.m. are highly visible - thanks to all who are.
For those who aren't - use a smidge of common sense and light yourself up. It's about safety - be safe!
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Try:
On your right!
Coming behind you!
YO! WATCH YOUR LEFT.!
coming through!
Watch you backs!
Or Wear a whistle around you neck