Check your bike lights this weekend – its the end of daylight savings
This weekend marks the end of daylight savings.
It will be getting darker earlier, which means your ride home from work will soon be in twilight or at night.
When the clocks go back, its time to put the bike lights on.
This weekend is an ideal time to do a quick check to see if you are ready to ride at night.
- Do you have front and back lights?
- Do they work?
- Are they still bright after they’ve been on for a few minutes? – An LED light with flat batteries will start out bright but quickly fade.
- Do you have reflectors?
To meet road rules for riding at night your bike will need to have bright front and rear light visible from 200m and a rear reflector.
If your bike lights aren’t up to scratch and new batteries don’t do the trick … its time to pop into your local bike shop and get some new lights.
To make it easy, Moreland City Council, in partnership with Avanti Superstore (Brunswick), Lygon Cycles, Rays Bicycles (Brunswick), Commuter Cycles, and Velo Cycles is offering you a huge 20% off selected bike lights during the month of April in the ‘Clocks Back, Lights On” bike lights promotion.
Simply print out the attached voucher and take it to a participating bike shop to claim your discount.
It’s also a good idea to wear bright clothing when you ride to make it easier for other road users to see you.
I keep a hi-viz vest in my pannier and pop it on over my day clothes when I ride home, but there are many more stylish options. When you’re at the bike shop have a look at the range of fashionable reflective wristbands or trouser cuffs.
See you out on the road
Simon Stainsby
Sustainable Transport Officer
Moreland Council
9240 1168