Riding at Night

Bikes can get you home long after the buses have gone to sleep. Don't be afraid to go out in the early hours of the morning. There are few cars and the streets are empty! It can be safer than walking, especially through useful shortcuts like parks and laneways.

Lights: Use front beam lights to see and flashing lights (white at the front, red at the back) to be seen.

Lights on your helmet are more visible. Buy lights that take standard battery types (AA or AAA). Don't buy lights that require a screwdriver to change batteries. Keep spare batteries in a puncture kit.

Being Reflective: Add reflective material, tape and stickers to your helmet, clothing, shoes, bike and bags or wear a reflective vest. Reflective tape, fabric and stickers can be sourced from fabric shops, hardware stores, boating and cycle shops and road construction sites.

Riding Behaviour: Steer wide of people. Watch out for drunk people who may lunge at you. Look for car headlights at side streets and from behind.

Riding at night can be LIBERATING!