Visibility and colour

[Duncan Grimmond]

I use a flashing red rear light on a retractable 20 inch stalk mounted to the rear carrier of my bicycle (and a flashing white on the handlebars). I use it daily to go for the paper at around 7 am and in the winter it is invaluable. I used to get pushed into the gutter by cars coming up behind me and, while they will stop for a duck or cat crossing the road, cyclists seem to be regarded as legitimate target practice!