We will offer a high-visibility flag with a long pole as an option for riders who wish to increase visibility. However, we’d like to offer a word of caution, as it may give a false sense of security.
“I once tried riding with a long orange flagpole to see if it offered any benefits. While the flag made me visible behind hedges and obstacles, the increased visibility didn’t outweigh the downsides. The added air drag slowed me down, and the pole obstructed low passes. In fact, I felt less secure overall. Some drivers seemed to assume I was a child riding at low speed, when in reality, I was riding a velomobile at a higher speed, which led to unexpected behavior on the road.”
– Per Hassel Sørensen.