Cycling Safety : Gear Up & Be Seen
Safe & Functional Clothing
Avoid Loose or Tangled Clothing
Choose clothing that will not get caught in your bicycle chain or wheels to prevent sudden stops or falls .
Keep Your Lights Clear
Ensure your choice of attire does not hang over or obscure your front or rear lights , maintaining your visibility to others .
Help Yourself to be Seen
Day & Poor Light : Fluorescent Colors Light - colored or fluorescent clothing is most effective for being noticed by other road users during daylight and low - light conditions .
Protective Headgear
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Night & Dark : Reflective Gear
Use reflective clothing and accessories like belts , armbands , or ankle bands to significantly increase your visibility after dark .
Only wear cycle helmets that conform to current safety regulations and are the correct size for your head .
Proper Fit and Fastening
A helmet must be securely fastened to be effective ; evidence shows a correctly fitted helmet reduces the risk of head injuries in specific accident scenarios .