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A risky mode choice – recumbent bike

I spotted this cyclist along Ortigas Avenue Extension. He would be hard to notice considering how low the vehicle is and his position astride the bicycle.

Man on a recumbent bike probably on his daily commute. Note the bike and its rider as compared with the small truck.

The problem is concerning his visibility to regular or typical road users. He might not be visible for the larger vehicles like trucks and buses, even jeepneys and vans whose drivers may be distracted by other vehicles in the traffic mix.

Comparison with a typical cyclist, who is quite visible as shown in the photo