(Newswire.net — May 12, 2013) Santa Clara, CA – For as long as people have been bicycling on public streets there’s been a common problem: safety and visibility. When biking or walking at night or in bad weather, it is important for motorists to see you clearly from a distance. Collision with a motor vehicle – like a car, truck, or bus – is a very real threat to pedestrians and bicyclists, and often results in serious injury or death
May is National Bike Safety Month and it is a good time to remind all cyclists that wearing a helmet and being seen are crucial for cyclist safety. As the latest published statistics by the US Department of Transportation reveal, the majority of accidents involving cyclists causing fatalities and injuries happened between 3 pm and midnight. About 600 cyclists were killed and over 52,000 were injured in the latest year reported. Bike lighting with a high brightness headlight and tail light is an important factor for preventing these accidents in terms of visibility and safety.
Bikegearz is sponsoring bicycle safety and rider awareness during National Bike Safety Month in May. Besides offering special sale pricing on their bike lighting products, the company is also planning an online contest with a bike safety theme.
Some important bicycle safety tips include:
- Never, never, never ride without a helmet. Head injuries are the number one cause of death in a bicycle accident.
- Dress for visibility. Wearing dark clothing is like donning a sign that says “hit me!” Drivers just won’t see you, especially at night. Wear light colored clothing with reflective surfaces.
- Brighten up! You need a suitable head light and tail light, especially for night riding. Your safety depends on proper lighting to ensure your visibility.
- Add reflectors to your bike in addition to electrical lights for added visibility.
- Be sure your bike is in top mechanical shape, especially your brakes.
Fortunately, with the introduction of the BikeGearz High Intensity 5 LED Red Flashing Bike Tail Light, cyclists can be more visible and bicycling will be safer.
According to Georgette Thorsnes, Product Manager at BikeGearz, “When we looked at the bicycle accessory market, by far the biggest challenge was visibility. Our technology solution solves that problem by enhancing visibility up to half a mile, even in bad weather. It is also visible in daylight for added protection.”
For more information on BikeGearz High Intensity 5 LED flashing red bicycle taillight visitwww.bikegearz.com. This product is available at Amazon.com and is on sale during May – National Bike Safety Month at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C815RFC
BikeGearz Products is a brand of Sizzle USA LLC, headquartered in Northern California. The company specializes in bike safety gear offering high quality products at reasonable prices.
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