The seasons pass and autumn will soon make way for winter. For cyclists, it is time to worry about their visibility. On the roads, with the fog, the rain and the snow, good reflective equipment must be de rigueur. Precisely, to raise the awareness of the most cyclists in the port of these equipments, the operation “Cyclists, shine!” is thrown!
A bike safety campaign
The Delegation for Road Safety and Road Traffic (DSCR), in charge of road safety policy, is not on its first try. It regularly organizes communication campaigns to remind and teach every cyclist that everyone must “have a bicycle in good condition, well equipped and well lit”.
She insists that a cyclist must also learn, “know and apply the rules of travel, day and night” to minimize the risk of accidents. Every year, the “Cyclists: shine!” An event is that will take place from 2 to 8 November and which allow remembering the basic rules of safety by bike.
Be visible!
“Cyclists: shine!” It reminds all that day and night is necessary to be equipped with lights. Indeed, when visibility on roads becomes reduced, the risk of accidents for poorly equipped cyclists increases. Therefore, it is better to leave with an active lighting. With the light of your bicycle lights, front and rear, you will see while being seen!
Choose a fixed lighting that will accompany you continuously and that you will not forget to climb when you are in a hurry. You can opt for battery-powered lighting or a stand-alone dynamo. Always operating at full power, they can even now be installed in the hub. These hub dynamos will also have an advantage: that of running at all times.
Think of your passive lighting: front and rear reflectors as well as wheel and pedal reflectors. As with the safety vest and other signaling accessories such as reflex cuffs and hazard spreaders, they are optional but highly recommended!
Many events
Other associations act in the same way as the DSCR. Many events will take place throughout November for this week. For example all this week, the association of urban cycling promotion for Le Mans will offer a light kit to any new member.
The Federation of Bicycle Users (FUB), which brings together more than 185 associations, has also set up actions to raise awareness not only of the importance of being well equipped on bicycle but also of having quality lighting: Information booths, diagnostics of your lighting, or special offers such as “a cuff or a reflective vest for the purchase of a lighting kit”…