Why a mirror?
Why not?
All our bikes have rear view
mirrors fitted. They are
invaluable.
Anybody who drives; whether it be
a car, van, lorry or motorbike would know what a godsend/necessity they
are. Probably more so on a bicycle, as
cyclists are the most vulnerable of road users. In fact, none of the afore mentioned vehicles would pass its MOT
if it did not have rear-view-mirrors fitted.
Mirrors are essential whilst
riding in traffic, especially when riding as a pair in foreign countries, in
strange towns, etc, the leading cyclists can easily see that whether or not his
partner is still following. He can also
see the nature of the vehicle that is behind him, and if it is going to
overtake. A car towing a wider caravan,
is a particular hazard that a mirror can make the rider aware of, with out him
having to turn around to see.
There are that many potholes about
that turning around to see behind is fraught with danger
Mirrors are an added safety
factor, allowing cyclists with young children to let their charge to ride
behind them, whilst keeping an eye on them all the time via their rear-view mirror.
If a child rides in front, an inexperienced
cyclist is not sure of the correct path to take, and is constantly being
directed by the instructor behind him. If
he rides behind all the trainee has to do is follow the path of his instructor.
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