- Red front and white rear light are mandatory by law and essential to be seen.
- Choose powerful, rechargeable lights, and possibly intermittently to increase visibility.
- Consider also the use of a front light on the helmet, useful to illuminate where you are looking.
- It uses vests or reflective bands on ankles, arms and backpack.
- Helmets with reflective or LED inserts further increase safety.
- The reflectors on the wheels are small, but very effective.
- Avoid isolated roads or too dark.
- Favourite well-known and well-lit routes.
- Always take a loaded cell phone with you and warn someone about your journey.
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