Staff Blog: To Flash or Not to Flash?

Updated: 20 November 2014

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My hubby and I were riding through the rolling Leicestershire countryside towards Rutland Water on a recent Sunday morning ride when we were flashed twice by oncoming cars but not at all by the oncoming bikes.

Being cautious we slowed to just under the speed limit and after about half a mile came upon a sneaky camera van tucked on the verge, amongst the foliage.

My question to you is, would you flash to warn oncoming vehicles, either cars or bikes, of forthcoming hazards or do you leave people to their own devices

I’d be interested to know your thoughts.

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By Alison Silcox

Office Manager and centre of the MCN universe - Over my twenty plus years working for MCN, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of the best motorcycling family in the business. Passing my test in 2005, I’ve been part of the MCN Long Term Test fleet, testing a mix of machines, from my first Kawasaki ER-6n, through to the Ducati Diavel, and pretty much all genres in between. I love nothing more than loading my bike up with kit and disappearing off for a solo adventure. Over recent years I’ve taken solo tours to Scotland, Southern Ireland, France, Venice and Berlin. All of which have been great fun and whet my appetite for future riding jaunts.