I Hate High Vis, But Should I Wear It?

Si doesn’t like hi-vis, but why? Is it just the loud colour or is there more fueling this opinion? He talks to a professor in vision science and a psychology professor (also a record-breaking ultra cyclist!), to get their opinion on whether wearing high-vis cycling clothing actually keeps you safe when cycling. 00:00 Intro 02:07 How good is our vision? 03:25 What is the difference between visibility and conspicuity? 04:40 Does fluorescent clothing help in the dark? 06:25 Collisions and cyclists 10:49 Are cyclists subjected to victim blaming? 13:22 How can I make myself visible to traffic? 15:00 Si reflects on high-vis clothing Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN Uploader 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 What are your thoughts on high-vis? 🦺 Let us know in the comments 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Rules cyclists should obey 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Soft Glare - Mar Vei Autodidact - Twelwe BMX Backflip - peerless cheshire - shamgang Darkwave - Ben Elson On the Vibes - Ava Low #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #fluorescence #bikesafety #safteyfirst #safe 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Camelbak: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SiS: Zwift: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Precision Fuel & Hydration: AGU: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn