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Be Seen On Your Bike - Bicycle Safety
Safety should always be a priority for any road-user, and that of course includes
cyclists. While there are many
safety tips that we can offer you, the single
most important way to improve your safety is to make sure that other users are able to see you,
by using high visibility gear.
One of the easiest ways to increase your visibility is to wear reflective strips on your clothing
and also place them on your bike. These will reflect the light given off by car headlamps
and make it easier for drivers to see you. Those strips that clip to your trousers are particularly
effective, as seen from behind that bob up and down, which is sure to make you more noticeable
to drivers. Some big advantages of reflective strips include that don't need batteries, that they are relatively
cheap, and that there is little risk of them being stolen. However, one thing to remember is that you should
occasionally give your reflective get strips a quick wipe, as they won't reflect much light if covered with
dirt.
You should also consider getting a reflective Sam Browne belt (a belt which goes round you waist but has a diagonal
strap that goes over your shoulder). Worn on top of clothing, this greatly increases your visibility! If you
carry a rucksack however, this will obscure part of the belt, so in this case you might stick some reflective strips
on the back of your racksack.
Finally, one last place to add visibility to, is your helmet. This is important
as if cycling through stationary or slow-moving cars, your head may well be the only part of you that is even
potentially visible. Choosing a light-colored helmet will certainly make
you more noticeable, but for extra visibility you could either get a reflective band that goes around your helmet,
or get small LED lights that attach to your helmet.
Here is some reflective cycling gear:
See Also:
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Aardvark
Released: 2009-04-27
Orange Sports
 | List Price: $13.99*
Lowest New Price: $7.00*
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Click Here | - One Size Reflective Vest
- Front pocket and adjustable toggle
Product Description:
Aardvark Reflecitve Vests with front pocket and adjustable toggle. Features: One Size Deluxe has a larger cut Front pocket and adjustable toggle |
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FuelBelt
Released: 2009-08-08
Silver Sports
 | List Price: $7.95*
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Click Here | - Quick fit on arm, wrist or ankle
Product Description:
Snap, twist and reflect! Highly reflective material and extremely adjustable for a perfect fit around your arm,wrist or ankle. Pack of Two. Silver. One size. |
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Nathan
Released: 2007-07-01
Sports
 | | - 100-200 times more visible than nonreflective clothing in low-light conditions
- Lightweight wallet for money, keys and I.D
Product Description:
One size fits all |
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Planet Bike
Sports
 | List Price: $19.95*
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Click Here | - Gel handlebar tape designed for road bikes
- Soft, durable gel construction in UV-protected colors
- Backed by limited lifetime warranty
Product Description:
Wrap your handlebar ends with Planet Bike?s Comfort Gel Tape, and enjoy not having sore or numb hands at the end of your rides. This gel-filled tape feels cushy, and the surface becomes tacky when wet so you don?t lose your grip as soon as you begin to sweat. Planet Bike?s vibrant colors are fade-resistant.
Product Features- Material: Cork, synthetic
- Length:
- Weight:
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Nathan
Released: 2007-07-01
Neon Yellow/Grey Apparel
 | List Price: $29.99*
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Click Here | - Up to one mile visibility
- Replaceable battery
Product Description:
Up to ONE MILE VISIBILITY; Illumination can last 150 hours; Replaceable battery; 360-degree visibility with 500 candlepower reflectivity; Lightweight, breathable mesh; Great for running, walking, or cycling; One size fits all. |
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Jog A Lite
Misc.
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- Genuine Reflexite
Product Description:
Slim leg bands from Jogalite provide nighttime visibility to keep you safe. |
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Aero Tech Designs Cyclewear
Apparel
 | | - Designed to make you comfortable on your bike rides
- Three rear pockets are easy to reach
- Technically designed polyester wickaway fabrics
Product Description:
Our elite wicking WickAway fabrics are designed with the latest perspiration wicking, capillary action that transports your body's moisture away from your skin to keep you cool when the heat is on. It keeps you dry and comfortable when it is hot outside! Long 14 inch reflective zipper to vent the heat when you need it. Three pockets are easy to reach on the back. The pockets are set up high enough to prevent seat snags when the pockets are stuffed full. High quality cuffs and superior stitching details. |
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Unique
Released: 2009-04-15
Sports
 | List Price: $6.99*
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Click Here | - Reflective plastic material reflects approaching car lights up to 600 feet.
- Exceeds US Federal Specs LS-300C for reflectivity.
- Great for runners, walkers, joggers and cyclists.
Product Description:
Unique Reflective Arm Band are made with reflective plastic material that reflects approaching car lights up to 600 feet. Exceeds US Federal Specs LS-300C for reflectivity. Arm Band has Velcro closure so one size fits all. One band per package. |
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Nathan
Released: 2007-07-01
Yellow Sports
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Product Description:
Place on helmet, bike frame, seat, toe clips and fender for added safety. |
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CycleAware
Sports
 | List Price: $13.50*
Lowest New Price: $11.88*
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Click Here | - Protect pant legs from bike chains
- sized specifically for pant legs 2-1/2"x15-1/2"
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