Saw My First Camo Kit-Sort Of

[Hawker]

Was driving a couple of days ago on a wide city street with lots of trees lining both sides. Sun was bright but lots of shadows from the trees. At the last second I "saw" a cyclist on my right as he rode in and out of the shadows. Had i been day-dreaming, I might not have seen him at all.

Here's the kicker. He was wearing a Camo colored kit. Jersey and shorts. Was it cool? Sure, kind of. But guess what...it made him essentially invisible in that particular situation. Really? Not sure this is optimum for living a long life.

[kevinvc]

I've seen similar kits and can't for the life of me understand someone thinking it's a good idea.

There's a guy I've seen at a couple of rural races who wears camo arm warmers, but his kit is "normal" and you could see him. Not that I could see him for long since he blasts his large chubby body along at ridiculous speed. The first time I met him I was surprised he rode a bike and figured he was in over his head. Then I saw him hammering by a long steep climb chatting with his buddy and looking like he was out for a Sunday stroll.

Hooray for busting stereotypes and knocking me down several rungs for making baseless assumptions on someone I didn't know.

[Mr. Squirrel]

it is very smart protect yourself at all times.

mr. squirrel

[TimD]

Evolution has served us well, maybe we shouldn't interfere with it.

[Louis]

And at night they probably wear all-black kit with no lights on the bike. Because it's cool.

[tiretrax]

I'm glad to read that you didn't hit the guy. I always worry I will run over some cyclist riding like an idiot - there's no shortage around here.

That should be relegated to CX or mtn biking; fluorescent camo to one's drawer.

[weisan]

I've seen similar kits and can't for the life of me understand someone thinking it's a good idea.


Here's why...
https://oakcliffbc.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/deer-bike.jpg?w=490

[Tickdoc]

My favorite jacket: high vis digi camo!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Handgod/E53CDF44-EB6C-497A-BC26-02B834989B70-10284-00000F82F8FAB8C4.jpg

[Charles M]

Camo has been rolling for years...


http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/14ib2-9.jpg

[FlashUNC]

Best vest by a country mile. And my inner redneck loves the camo.

http://www.ciclimattio.com/public/catalogo/big_9989VEST%20GIRL%20AND%20BOY.jpg

[choke]

Camo has been rolling for years...]That's just wrong.....

[Dr Luxurious]

our current team kit:

http://zhiviz.fastfreddieapparel.com/subsites/zhiviz/ZFR_BodySuit.pnghttp://zhiviz.fastfreddieapparel.com/subsites/zhiviz/tb2l05cu.nqw.png

[sessl]

Makes no sense...Being seen is hard enough

[palincss]

I've seen similar kits and can't for the life of me understand someone thinking it's a good idea.


Some cyclists seem to think all motorists are looking for the chance to intentionally murder them, and the best way to stay safe is to be invisible so as to not become a target. I've seen list postings that say just that.

[ultraman6970]

I would not use anything camo while riding a bicycle or a motorcycle EVER!!!!!!!!!!!.

[William]

On the road...go hi-viz...

http://gomeansgo.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/prodtmx-j-front.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/11/9e/9d/119e9d731e71ead28010dc3a200d05fc.jpg


http://www.slowtwitch.com/images/glinks/articles/WhatWeNoticed/elevencoralsnake.jpg

http://tubulocity.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/prodTmx-J-Back.jpg

And for fun...

http://gomeansgo.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/poseur-j.jpg










William

PS: it is very smart protect yourself at all times.

mr. squirrel

Ferret! :butt:

[Hawker]

So we're using blinking tail lights and wearing camo kits. Got it.

[Hawker]

On the road...go hi-viz...

http://gomeansgo.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/prodtmx-j-front.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/11/9e/9d/119e9d731e71ead28010dc3a200d05fc.jpg


http://www.slowtwitch.com/images/glinks/articles/WhatWeNoticed/elevencoralsnake.jpg

http://tubulocity.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/prodTmx-J-Back.jpg

And for fun...

http://gomeansgo.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/poseur-j.jpg










William

PS:

Ferret! :butt:

I kinda like that first one William. But it is indeed BRIGHT!

[William]

I kinda like that first one William. But it is indeed BRIGHT!

Elevengear (http://elevengear.com) has a whole line of High-Viz gear. They are indeed BRIGHT :cool: , but the point is to be seen. ;)










William

[RFC]

I don't get the camo or black kit stuff. It's dicey enough out there and I want to be seen.

I recently picked up four of the Marvel cycling jerseys on eBay. They are well made, Cool Max lined, cheap and very bright.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTc3WDEwMTU=/z/ZkQAAOSwBLlVXjy0/$_57.JPG?set_id=880000500F

The Flash is my favorite.

[Tony]

Evolution has served us well, maybe we shouldn't interfere with it.

A friend built a kayak and painted it seal skin color/pattern, guess what happened?

[palincss]

A friend built a kayak and painted it seal skin color/pattern, guess what happened?

Eaten by a polar bear?

[William]

Same thing as the seal colored paddle board?








William

[Hawker]

our current team kit:

http://zhiviz.fastfreddieapparel.com/subsites/zhiviz/ZFR_BodySuit.pnghttp://zhiviz.fastfreddieapparel.com/subsites/zhiviz/tb2l05cu.nqw.png

Irony? Camo made to be seen. :)