Being safe is especially important at this time of year, so bicycle lights and reflective clothing are essential considerations if you're cycling in the winter or at night.
This video guide to winter lighting takes you through the different types of bike lights available as well as clothing and lighting choices to ensure that you’re visible to other traffic and stay as safe as possible on or off-road.
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With the much greater numbers of cyclists on the roads across Ireland in recent years, driver behaviour seems to have improved with most motorists – though not all - now giving cyclists more room and generally expecting to encounter bikes on the road.
However, despite the various publicity campaigns from the likes of the Garda and Road Safety Authority, some cyclists are still taking a chance with no lights on dark winter mornings and afternoons.
If you’re one of those or you simply want to check the precautions you’re taking are adequate then have a look at this.
Do the right thing this winter and light up to stay safe and give cyclists a good name.
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