I have RTL510 linked with Edge 1030. I've noticed several times, that the mode I have my RTL510 in at the start of the ride has changed during the ride without any notification. Specifically, I want my light to always be in the flashing mode whether day or night and nothing else so I can get maximum battery life. On several rides I've noticed when taking a break mid-ride that the light was changed to Individual mode and was on solid light. One time I only noticed when I got a low battery for radar notification when I was expecting to have 10 hours or more of life left. Now this could be a 1030 thing or a Varia thing, but I want to know why it's changing modes on me without my knowledge or desire. I do have a field on the 1030 that shows the mode and see that it has changed.
I've been having the same issue during gravel rides. I never even stopped to think that my saddle bag could have been bouncing down! Most likely the culprit, thanks for providing the answer!