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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 reflectve 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:
Planet Bike
Sports
 | | - Gel handlebar tape designed for road bikes
- Soft, durable gel construction in UV-protected colors
- Backed by limited lifetime warranty
Amazon.com Product Description:
Say no to sore hands with this handlebar tape from Planet Bike. Designed for road bikes, the tape boasts a soft, durable gel construction that becomes tacky when wet for a better grip. It's also highly fade- and water-resistant, helping it hold up to heavy use over time. And riders will love the variety of UV-protected colors, which include blue cork, white cork, orange cork, fluorescent green, celeste cork, and black cork. As with all Planet Bike products, the gel tape is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment. Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact. Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists. |
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Nathan Performance Gear
Released: 2007-07-01
Sports
 | | - 360-degree visibility with 500 candlepower reflectivity
- Soft, lightweight, breathable mesh
Product Description:
360-degree visibility with 500 candlepower reflectivity. 1,200 foot visibility. Lightweight, breathable mesh. Great for running, walking or cycling. Available in two sizes: SM/MED & LG/XL. |
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Nathan Performance Gear
Released: 2007-07-01
Neon Yellow/Grey Apparel
 | List Price: $29.99
Lowest New Price: $9.94
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
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. One size fits all. Webbing loop for clip-on L.E.D. Great for running, walking, or cycling. Extended tail for cycling. Lightweight, breathable mesh. Reflective in three colors. |
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Nathan Performance Gear
Neon Yellow/Grey Sports
 | Lowest New Price: $22.49
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - 360-degree visibility with 500 candlepower reflectivity
- Soft, lightweight, breathable mesh
Product Description:
Nathan Cyclist Reflective Vest Neon Yellow One size fits all ! 360 degree visibility with 500 candlepower reflectivity. 1,200 foot visibility. Soft, lightweight, breathable mesh. Back of vest is higher than the front for better fit across the shoulders. Extended tail for cycling. Great for cycling and cross-training. Visible, waterproof ID card included. Webbing loop for clip-on L.E.D. Adjustable fit. One size fits all. |
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Jog A Lite
Misc.
 | List Price: $8.50
Lowest New Price: $10.99
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - Up to 1200 feet of nighttime visibility
- 360 degrees of reflective coverage
- Dimensions 1-1/2" gridded tape. A full 14" long
Product Description:
Reflexite and Scotchlite provide maximum brightness to keep you safe |
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Cycle Stock
Misc.
 | List Price: $5.99
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - 3M High Performance Reflective Material
- High Reflective Power
- Different Figures on the same sheet
Product Description:
Hundreds of uses: Running, Skating, Walking, Cycling, Motorcycling and any other activities that require maximum visibility |
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Jandd
Misc.
 | List Price: $7.00
Lowest New Price: $6.00
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - Jandd Reflective Ankle Strap, black
Product Description:
Jandd Reflective Ankle Strap, black. |
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Yellow Racer
Yellow Misc.
 | Lowest New Price: $3.99
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - Price if for TWO (2) leg bands
- Velco fastners
Product Description:
PAIR of reflective leg bands from Yellow Racer. Velcro allows for a snug fit. Easy to attach velcro fastners. Great for bikers, hikers, walkers and runners. You will recieve TWO (2) leg bands. |
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Zefal
Misc.
 | Lowest New Price: $5.08
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - Reflective velcro leg band
Product Description:
Reflective velcro leg band from Zefal. Wide visibility reflective strip. Black. |
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Nathan
Misc.
 | List Price: $4.99
(As of 08:19 Pacific 24 Jul 2008 More Info)
Click Here | - Reflective to approaching vehicles up to 1200 feet
- Keeps pant legs out of chain
Product Description:
Nathan's Cyclist's Anklebands are reflective to approaching vehicles up to 1200 ft. The bands are fully adjustable to fit all ankles. |
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