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Professor Peter Matthews @urbaneprofessor.bsky.social

Being blinded by other cyclists super-bright LED lights season just seems to start earlier every year. It's such a shame it's become so commercialised and the true meaning of the searing pain in your retinas has been lost.

aug 20, 2025, 7:49 am • 10 0

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greg_j_davis @gregorydavis.bsky.social

Sure it must be dangerous; cars’ too.

aug 20, 2025, 8:30 am • 0 0 • view
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Professor Peter Matthews @urbaneprofessor.bsky.social

it is very dangerous. I've almost come off/hit things a few times as I've been blinded by them. And opticians started a campaign to limit the brightness of car lights last year

aug 20, 2025, 8:52 am • 1 0 • view
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Prof Maz Hardey @mariannhardey.com

But how else will I be dazzled by the confidence of a Lycra clad speed demon?

aug 20, 2025, 7:55 am • 0 0 • view
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Professor Peter Matthews @urbaneprofessor.bsky.social

TBF, they tend not to be lycra clad in my experience

aug 20, 2025, 8:02 am • 1 0 • view