Thursday, April 10, 2008

Want!

A cycling jacket that tells drivers when you're braking, accelerating or turning?

Sign me up!

And to people who honk at me when I turn left (from one designated bike route onto another) on that steep downhill stretch: the reason I didn't signal is that I need BOTH my hands to work the brakes, otherwise I won't be able to make the turn. Moving into the centre of the road and repeatedly shoulder checking should be good enough signs that I'm about to turn.

WAKE UP!

Sorry.
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 3:51 p.m.

    This is awesome. I am totally going to suggest everyone in my tri club gets one. Now they just need a Tshirt for summer riding!

    Thanks!

    Mermaid

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  2. Cath@VWXYNot?April 10, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.

    I get the impression it's not ready for sale yet. But a whole group of cyclists with indicator jackets? That would be pretty cool, and might even make the occasional driver slow down a bit!

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  3. Mad HatterApril 10, 2008 at 5:52 p.m.

    What a great idea!

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  4. ScienceGirlApril 11, 2008 at 6:43 a.m.

    That is really cool!

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  5. Cath@VWXYNot?April 11, 2008 at 9:16 a.m.

    If anyone sees this on sale anywhere, please let me know! If I see it, I'll post about it! It's so frustrating when these things are promised, but not delivered for years...

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  6. hggApril 11, 2008 at 12:20 p.m.

    maybe you should make one yourself...

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  7. Cath@VWXYNot?April 11, 2008 at 4:41 p.m.

    Hmm. I'm not sure I've got the right skill set for that, although if drivers slow down to get a better look at the sparks and smoke coming off my jacket it might be a little safer for me.

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  8. ruchiApril 11, 2008 at 4:46 p.m.

    From Gizmodo.com, "The jacket is expected to retail at £100 and the product is planned for release towards the end of the year. A slight delay maybe caused by the fact that a manufacturer is yet to be found."

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  9. Cath@VWXYNot?April 11, 2008 at 5:32 p.m.

    I hope it's ready in time for next winter!

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