If you’re planning a real off-road adventure you will need a light that has good run times and powerful beams. You will need to spend a little more for more power.

Beginners Guide to MTB Riding at Night

Lights in this range have a very high output of up to 4,000 lumens. Here are few options for road performance and off road night riding.

Exposure Strada Mk6 Front Light – £242.96

This has a 1000 lumen max output, and it’s specially designed for road cyclists – with a headlight like beam with side visibility.

Exposure Six Pack Mk6 Front Light – £359.96

This is designed for extreme performance and delivers a maximum 4,000 lumens for trail ripping power. Perfect if you’re tackling the trails at night or taking part in through the night adventures.

Cateye Volt 1600 RC Front Light – £170.99

The Cateye Volt 1600 RC Front Light packs a massive 1600 lumens giving you excellent visibility on or off the road and is rechargeable.

When using these bright lights, it’s important to remember to reduce them to a lower mode when riding in traffic, so as to avoid blinding other road users.