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Although the days in the near future must always shorter and wetter, completely dismount the bicycle adults and children still do not. Provided one is well prepared. “It is important that the cyclists are recognizable without wearing safety vest,” explains Brigitte, senior manager at Garden art-Bikes.

 

Wear Bright clothes

This can also Manuel agree, he is consultant at the two-wheeler experts Fredric. “In the fall and winter it is possible do not wear black or dark clothes,” advises Czech. Beyond the legal lighting regulations on the wheel of time, there is a wide range of equipment. From safety vests, jackets bright, reflective pants belts or helmets with already built-in taillight.

Most new wheels also already have reflective strips on the tire walls. And who goes to work every day, for example, for a suitable large area reflective pannier. For frequent travelers tire could be worth with spikes in the winter also.

 

Maintain bike

Also do not forget: The care of the wheel. “Salt on the roads is the killer,” says Brigitte. Therefore, you should clean the wheel with a damp cloth and then maintain with special agents. Above all, the derailleur moves the oil to a lot of dirty. “The old grease and dirt should run men ago before it gives new” advises Czech.

 

Before winter, the wheel should undergo an inspection. Be checked light, braking and wear parts. Also should be controlled tires.

For the cold season there are winter tires for the bike. These are more expensive than the standard tire models to buy. Alternatively, you may use coarse-profile tires, giving in autumn and winter more grip on the road.

 

For e-bikes, it is important to note the storage battery. Stand the wheel times a night out in the cold, do not hurt the explain Manuel. “But if it is really cold and the wheel a long time is out, then you should remove the battery and store them at room temperature. This is not negative for the battery and you do the bike something good, “says Czech in reflective vest.

 

Routes in autumn

And why in the fall should still rise on the bike? “Alone, because the autumn is so beautiful – with the leaf discoloration everything looks great,” says Rolf, press officer.

He recommends the route around the dam because the roads were tidy and no sand or gravel paths. The stretch is mostly lined with deciduous trees, which give additional protection from the weather. From Thule we head August doff, at Oldenburg and East Friesland Water Association (OOWV) over and direction Derogate. “Because you have a beautiful view over the dam,” said Strand.

Accident jam – no warning vest is a bad idea

Since July the safety vest duty has also been valid in Germany. But what does that actually mean? Can you buy any vest? Where in the car does it have to lie? What penalties are threatened if you do not have them?

 

Since July 1, 2014, every driver must have a warning vest. If you have to walk around the highway or highway after an accident or a breakdown – and of course you should always retreat behind the guard rail and wait for the road service – this increases the likelihood of not being over shooter by the next bum or car. The Auto- und Raise club Deutschland (ARCD) answers on its website the most important questions about the warning vest.

 

For whom is the obligation to warn?

For all cars, trucks and buses registered in Germany. Except for this are motorcycles. So far, the regulation has already existed for drivers of commercial vehicles.

 

What is mandatory?

A warning vest must be carried in each of these vehicles, regardless of the number of occupants. “In Germany, however, there is no compulsory wear, but the ARCD recommends that a warning vest be placed in the car for all possible occupants (see number of seats), and that these should be set up before disembarking”. In this way one increases one’s own safety and is also prepared for all regulations abroad.

“The warning vest has to comply with the EN 471 or EN ISO 20471: 2013. This is indicated by the warning sign on the washing machine, which is made of reflective warning lights in yellow, orange and rot orange with two revolving, five-centimeter wide reflective strips “Said the ARCD.

 

Where do you place warning vests in the car?

The vest should be stowed in the car in any case – in the vehicle interior, eg in the glove compartment or in the side compartments. At the bottom of the trunk, the vest does not need much in an emergency. “Because it fades because of sunshine, you should keep it in a dark place,” the automobile club recommends.

 

What punishment threatens?

If you do not carry a warning vest in Germany and you are inspected, warning money of 15 Euro is due.

 

What do you have to consider while traveling abroad?

Abroad, the most varied regulations, such as driving or wearing, Warning vests only apply to the driver or to all inmates. Partially threatens a juicy fine. “If you carry a warning reflective vest for every possible occupant and if you pull them in before an emergency, you are definitely on the safe side,” says the ARCD.

Reflective clothing saves cyclists at night riding

The big problem is that cyclist’s night is not well regarded. Wearing a safety vest can enhance the visibility and make cyclists be seen and be safer.

Well, now there is a spray that solves this problem…

 

Volvo has teamed up with a Swedish company to produce a spray Albedo100 whose job it is to make your reflective clothing. While day, natural light is invisible, it reacts with headlamp lights at night, and producing the same effect they have reflective strips.

 

In addition, it leads to first wash, so I do not have to wear the same clothes (or vest) every time you go out on the bike. It can be applied to a wide range of articles (and textures) different from accessories chic clothing, shoes, helmet, wheelchair or backpack with reflective tape.

 

Currently, the spray is able test – offering free vela six stores in London – and will expand the availability and internationally, if it proves feasible for commercialization.

 

Reflective clothes in winter time: decreases the risk of accidents

Synchronize watches, to paraphrase Lewis Parker. On the night of Saturday 29 to Sunday, October 30, 2016, we will proceed to the traditional time change. In short, at 3 am, it will be 2 hours. So we sleep an hour longer.

 

But this change can have unexpected effects. According to the Belgian Institute for Road Safety (IBSR), the number of accidents involving pedestrians increased by 63% in this period. Drivers can’t see clearly on the dimly light when pedestrian without wearing a safety vest.

 

Darkness falls early and the visibility of drivers is reduced. “The move to winter time is the beginning of a period at risk. From October to November, the number of injury accidents involving pedestrians increased by 28% during the evening rush hour,” says IBSR.

Bianca, Secretary of State in Brussels on Road Safety, ” so it’s time to call pedestrians and foremost as motorists to be extra careful.” Wearing a reflective vest or take a bag with reflective tape can enhance the visibility and be safer.

 

See and be seen

In this context, a board is required for pedestrians and cyclists: be visible from afar. And using a fluorescent jacket, a bracelet or reflective strips is better. Also avoid dark clothing. “Indeed, with reflective clothing, you are already visible up to 150 meters while with dark clothes, you are not only from 20 meters,” said IBSR.

 

As for motorists, they must ensure the smooth operation of their vehicle. Lighthouses in order, clean windshield wipers in working order (including one on the rear windshield) are essential to ensure the safety of all.

Body Language: reflective clothing keeps you more safety in the dark

Until recently, protective clothing certified according to EN 471: 2001 + A1: 2007 apply. This has now been superseded by the ISO 20,471th a comparison of the two standards makes the changes clear.

In scope of the additional “high risk situations” was recorded – which is particularly relevant for the emergency services. Advanced were primarily the requirements for the design of the clothing. To apply for reflective materials on sleeves new design requirements, while reflective stripes on the collar of the overalls were no longer counted for the detection of the total areas of reflective material. Florescent background material must enclose in a minimum width of 50 mm torso, sleeves or pant legs; there are allowed on sleeves and legs more than two reflective strips.

The demands on the fluorescent material have also increased. So a minimum tensile strength of 100N is required regardless of the weight. The tear strength should be at 20N (formerly 25N). This figure has emerged from another method, meaning no limit reduced.

Furthermore, the burst strength must be adapted to existing textile standards. The requirements of perspiration were increased. What has not changed is this factor: In single or multilayer clothing constructions of water vapor resistance must not exceed 5 be m²Pa / W. but was specified: If the latter is higher, the water vapor resistance must be determined and must not be greater than 0.15.

For greater design freedom of passage ensures: coverings with different fluorescent background colors can be certified.

Important changes also affect the maintenance requirements of the protective clothing. Thus the manufacturer should always dictate the care instructions, and the fluorescent materials must be checked after the wash to the color values.

Reflective for best visibility

The legislature has thus the requirements for protective clothing increases with reflective materials, which means extra safety for the wearer. Yet 471 certified protective clothing does not apply to EN by the new ISO of a sudden as potentially unsafe. All certificates before July 2010 continue unlimited validity. Certificates after July 2010 shall be valid for five years. The manufacturer of protective clothing in the long term, however, switches to the new ISO to guarantee the institutions the best possible visibility.

Especially in the dark retro-reflective materials are essential for the safety of the emergency services staff. While around 90 percent of the traffic-related information on the day are recorded and registered by the human eye, the visual acuity of the human eye drops at night to about five percent of the daily value. Retro reflective materials enhance the conspicuousness in the dusk and dark.

The principle of retro-reflection functions as follows: The incident light beam is redirected by mirror-coated glass spheres and reflected back toward the light source. The reflective strips from 3M, for example, are equipped with 30,000 glass beads per square centimeter. These beads directing the incident light to the reflector and then back to the “sender” of light.

Body Language concept ensures safety in the dark

However, technology alone is not enough as protection. Also important is the optimal placement of the reflective tape. Studies show that drivers react in a human different from a sign. While they take in a sign the clash sometimes in buying, try a person definitely avoids. Functioning warning clothing should therefore always trace the silhouette of people.

The reflective strips should be placed on the clothing that a 360-degree visibility of the person is given and this is also clearly visible in its typical posture. 3M calls this design concept “Body Language”. The reflective stripes are both sewn and glued.

Reflective tapes can support only protect if they are also cleaned properly. The consideration of the maintenance and cleaning cycles is essential, as they affect the life of reflective material crucial.

Reflective tape to run at night

Gone are the days, the lazy days at the beach and chilled cocktails, winter approaches and the days get shorter. For fans of running, it’s time to cover up and protect her skin from the cold , but also to equip themselves to be clearly visible, as the nightlife are likely to multiply. From feet to head, running with headlamps, we have compiled for you eight accessories that allow you to shine brightly to run safely after dark.

Focus on fluorescent and reflective strips

 

Two things help make a night of jogging without fear of accident: the fluorescent (or light colors) and reflective tape. The first is rather recommended in fog or rain, the seconds are essential on a clear night. The combination of the two makes it possible to be seen over 100 meters against 30 meters with dark clothing, or the scope of the headlights of a car. For smaller budgets, it is possible to purchase reflective material to stick to his usual clothes.

 

For the head, there are many facilities, such as caps equipped with LED or headlamps. These two accessories allow not only to be seen, but also to see where you walk. It would be stupid to hurt you tripping over a pothole!

 

For the body, we recommend light colored clothing, and even fluorescent, but especially equipped impressions or reflective tape. It is also prudent to invest in a cuff LED, which can further increase visibility. Some models can even host your Smartphone to be able to listen to music without the slightest concern.

With all that, still try not dazzling motorists!