Bicycle Lights in the UK  

With the recent extremely sad news of another cyclists death here in London, it has gotten me to thinking about the importance of safety for cyclists on the roads everywhere in the world.

The Winter is now in full swing, and the days get shorter and shorter so the hours of darkness are longer and the time spent cycling to and from work in the dark is also more frequent.

While cyclists can’t change the weather, and even though we would give anything to change the weather, all we can really do is adapt to the weather we cycle in.

There are many areas where I see cyclists could improve on, such as the bicycle accessories they use, the hi-viz clothing they do and don’t wear, and the bicycle lights they have on their bikes.

As a cyclist, when I drive, I always have my lights on because I know the difference that it makes. I do the same when I cycle too. I do both for the same reason, so that other cars can see me more easily as I cycle.

Bicycle accessories are only that, bike accessories, something you attach or add on to your bike, but they can make such a difference.
The correct cycling clothing, with a good set of bike lights and a helmet can make cycling a much safer experience for everyone.