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Cycling Glasses And Signaling Traffic Road Commuting Bike Blogger

3,089 views · Published 7 May 2015 · 16:58 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: BikeBlogger · 2015 · People & Blogs

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Sunglasses

I wear Pyramex Ztek safety glasses while I cycle. I have a pair of shaded sunglasses for day and clear glasses for night. They protect my eyes from debris and UVA/B/C sun rays.

I carry a clear pair of glasses on my belt for use later in the day when it is dark. I've only lost one pair this way while commuting, but they each cost $5 so it isn't a big deal.

Over the course of finding the perfect pair of sunglasses, I discovered that simple safety glasses were my favorite. You can buy more expensive sunglasses with interchangeable lenses but I find this more of a hassle.

The particular glasses I use claim they are scratch resistant, and the shaded pair claim they are anti fog. I've had both scratch and fog on me but that's OK for the price I guess.

Signaling

Making your intentions known on the road is very important. You need to signal with your left arm for a left turn and use your right arm for a right turn (see hand signals).

Learning to balance the bike with one hand (or even no hands) is a very useful skill and important if you plan to ride on the road. Practice riding one handed in an empty parking lot or on some grass until you feel comfortable enough to do it in the road.

Being properly fit for a bike so you feel comfortable letting go of the handlebar is also important. A more upright biycling stance may be preferred than the hunched over racing position.

Look, then signal a block or so before your turn, and put both hands back on the handlebars as you begin to make your turn, or stop, so you have both brakes covered.

Hand motions are also useful for telling someone to go ahead at a four way intersection with stop signs. I personally prefer to wave a car/truck on if we both get there at about the same time.

Motorists can't read other motorists' minds when they fail to use their turn signal, so do not expect motorists to read your mind while you are on your bike and fail to signal.

Be courtious, predictable, alert and assertive (defensive when necessary). Follow the rules of the road, and signal to prevent those nasty encounters and instead exchange a smile.

Correction: I mentioned there are several weeks in the winter when it is in the 90's degrees F. I meant the summer! LOL

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