Wearing a hoodie that said "DEAF" on the back in capitals

On second thoughts, maybe a hoodie is not such a good idea - you'd get targeted by Daily Mail reader drivers seeking to wipe out the young scum that are terrifying our once-proud nation...

arent those that listen to their ipsods whilst cycling just as deaf? why not make a hoodie for them as well.

People with Apple iTelephones should have a big Apple logo on their back so I know who to run off the road.

Get a CCTV camera mounted on your shoulder and Hi-Vis reading "road tax inspection vehical"

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I think I might start a clothing brand called 'Deaf Cyclist' I like the sound of it.

To be honest I don't think any kind of clothing worn will warn people that you are deaf. Even a long message explaining it, I can see being worn by someone trying to be cool.

I think you would be better off having some kind of sign on the actual bike, though I' sure it would be hard to see.

have it say :

I ACTUALLY AM
DEAF
PLEASE BE CAREFUL
YOU CUNTS.

"I'M DEAF YOU CUNT"

should be sufficient, no?

DEF CNUT maybe?

you can get something like that in Camden can't you?

How about.....
KEEP
CLEAR,
INFECTED.

Should do the trick.

you can get something like that in Camden can't you?

Yeah, but you run the risk of looking like a sad Biohazard fanboy.

Yeah, but you run the risk of looking like a sad Biohazard fanboy.

My point exactly.

The only way I think you can get this taken seriously (and this is only my opinion) is if you put this on a tabard/vest (possibly even fluoro, controversial eh). Otherwise it does run the risk of being regarded as a fashion stunt.

Plenty of horseriders wear tabards saying 'please pass slow and wide' which are generally effective (I know this, I've ridden since I was 4). Something like 'I am a deaf cyclist (hearing aid sign), please be aware/etc'. Apologies if that sounds in any way patronising but I think if you're serious about doing it, the most effective way is by wearing something that is a bit more officious.

wearing something that is a bit more officious.

LOL, 'officious' tabards...

You can buy reflective screen printing ink, so once you know what you want on the top you could print it with this, not 100% where you can buy it, there is a screen printers called BEP that do it.

took everyone advice, put on sellotapes as a trail to see how driver react.

Is that a strategically placed copy of Fixed I see there? ;)

Good luck buddy, hope it helps

i'd fear that it would just single you out as a target, for at the least verbal abuse if not other lets creep up on him and scare the shit out of him type pranks.

ever the optomist me.

forget to respond to this one - I´m always getting verbal abuse every now and then.

forget to respond to this one - I´m always getting verbal abuse every now and then.

Oxymoron!

DEF CNUT maybe?

A bit too hip hop.

I am imagining a Hip Hop King Cnut trying to stop the tide rolling to his feet.

I don't think people will take much notice of what is written on the back (sadly) unless they have an inclination to bags and brands. the logo needs to be recognised (such as the no smoking, give way etc) it needs to be a standard.

It's a good start though. can you not get reflective tape Ed?

I just went up to Brick Lane Bikes to pick up the H Plus Son rims and cycles all the way down to St Martins to pick up my lady, and you know what?

it work better than fucking helmet.

'I AM
DEAF'

surely that would work?

don´t mean to sound like a broken record but had you read the whole thing?

how about a white stick?