The season of dark commuting is upon us, and here is a reminder of what is possible--one of the winners from last year's "Most Visible Night Cyclist" contest: The winner for February is Josh Larios...of Seattle! As Josh would say, "Whee!" Please check out Josh's web site, which provides additional detail and commentary about the setup. Josh's entry has set a new standard. Not … [Read more...] about Commuters: Get Visible (Originally posted: February 28, 2008)
Contest winners
David Leistensnider: Most Visible Night Cyclist for November
Unfortunately, we didn't get any entries from the Seattle area this month and in fact it was all I could do, prizes and all, to recruit this month's winner from Chicago. David is a business colleague who works for a major educational publishing company, and is an avid bike commuter. I would also note that David is one of those unassuming guys who ran a 4-something mile in high … [Read more...] about David Leistensnider: Most Visible Night Cyclist for November
Most Visible Night Cyclist for March
No winner this month, but no entries, either. That ends the contest for this season. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the cause. I know that readers got valuable practical advice about how to be more visible. Inspired by the entries, our household bought an ice blue Down Low Glow. A final round of applause for this season's winners, please: February's winner: Josh … [Read more...] about Most Visible Night Cyclist for March
Jeff Youngstrom: Most Visible Night Cyclist for December
The winner for December is Jeff Youngstrom! Jeff is a 14-year resident of Issaquah, and his household is going on its third year without a car. Jeff's passion for human-powered commuting extends beyond outfitting a well-lit bicycle. A few years back he was a citizen advisor for Issaquah's non-motorized transportation plan, and recently founded GAIT, which is a budding resource … [Read more...] about Jeff Youngstrom: Most Visible Night Cyclist for December
Derek Pearson: Most Visible Night Cyclist for November
The winner for November is Derek Pearson from Olympia! In fairness, Derek was the only entrant, but this was just the first month of the contest. Regardless, I think Derek's creativity has set a high bar for other contenders out there. Derek's ride is on the left, his wife is on the right. His setup consists of: -5 down low glow tubes, available in six colors. -2 serfas t1000 … [Read more...] about Derek Pearson: Most Visible Night Cyclist for November