Riding at night, or after sunset? You’ll need some lights.
It’s a good idea to have a set of small, lightweight back up lights if you are out riding all day, and there might be a chance you’ll stay out past sunset, because it’s a legal requirement to have lights on your bike. And of course from it’s a very very good idea from a safety point of view. These won’t help you see where you are going, but they will allow other traffic to see you.
Lights that have a quick release rubber strap for attaching them to the bike are a great option to have as your backups, and LED technology means that even some lights at the lower end of the price range can give you good visibility.
If riding at night is something you are thinking about doing, particularly away from urban and lit areas, then you’ll need to invest in some much brighter lights. In this case, you won’t just need to be seen, you’ll need to light up the road in front of you, to avoid potholes and hedges. Expect to pay upwards of £80 for a good set.
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