Re:Backtracker: Radar sixth sense for cyclists
by andor on Sunday August 03, 2014 @06:21PM
(#8129373)
I don't think this is very useful for cycling in cities anyways. It's perfect
for road cyclists, though.
* In cities, I always expect cars to be behind me, and cars expect cyclists
* There is more protection from wind in cities, so the chance that I can hear
those cars is higher. Outside the city it's more dangerous. When going
downhill at more than 50 km/h, or on a flat stretch with side winds, the
chance that I can hear cars behind me is close to zero.
* In cities, I always expect cars to be behind me, and cars expect cyclists
* There is more protection from wind in cities, so the chance that I can hear those cars is higher. Outside the city it's more dangerous. When going downhill at more than 50 km/h, or on a flat stretch with side winds, the chance that I can hear cars behind me is close to zero.
* The speed limit in cities is lower