The safety essentialsfor night cycling

Taking your bike for these daily commutes is great, but being seen and seeing even at night to ride safely is even better!

As we mentioned in our article "Why choose a bike in the city", at Shapeheart, we're Team bike – work – bed. However, this transport choice requires some adjustments once winter arrives. In this article, we explore the essential safety equipment for riding at night with peace of mind.

    Be visible

    1. Reflective clothing

    Reflective clothing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay visible to drivers. They capture the light from headlights and reflect it back, making you instantly identifiable on the road.

    Today the choice is vast: rain jackets, vests, and even arm and leg bands to maximize your visibility… Not only do they increase your safety, they also add a sporty, modern touch to your look. Among all the products on the market you'll definitely find something more stylish to wear than a good old fluorescent vest (though that works too).

    light up your rides

    2. Quality lights

    When night falls, powerful lights at the front and rear of your bike are essential. This is where Shapeheart shines: with powerful (160 lumens) and magnetic lights, Shapeheart LED lights are as simple as can be to install and detach: snap them onto the mount and… That's it!

    It's convenient and lets you store your lights when you're not using them to prevent theft and keep them handy for recharging. Plus, since the mount stays on the bike, there's no need to remove and reattach the straps with every ride — meaning speed AND much less wear on the mount guaranteed!

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    3. Helmets with integrated lighting

    Many modern helmets integrate LED lights, adding an extra level of safety. In addition to protecting your head, these helmets make you visible from a distance thanks to their rear lights.

    Some models even let you choose between different intensities or flashing modes to signal your turns and attract the attention of other road users. Opting for this type of helmet is therefore a doubly winning decision!

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    4. Phone mounts
    for every ride

    If you need your phone to have your GPS in sight, to listen to music or in case of an emergency call, a mount is essential for easy and secure access. Once again Shapeheart has what you need: our magnetic mounts offer solid and stable fixing. Our mounts have been tested at 70km on a mountain bike so don't worry, our magnets are more than enough to hold your phone, even when there's lots of wind.

    And for those who might still be skeptical, we've also developed a phone cord for double security.

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    Gearing up to ride at night is essential to enjoy your cycling commutes safely. Reflective clothing, powerful lights like those from Shapeheart, and illuminated helmets are invaluable allies for ensuring your visibility.

    According to a Canadian study from 2004, using this safety equipment could reduce the risk of injury in a nighttime cycling accident by 53%.

    So don't wait any longer — gear up!

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