The days are getting shorter. Those who leave early in the morning or return home bikeafter a workday or school day do so more and more often in the dark. There is every reason to pay a little extra attention to your visibility on the road bike.
With a few simple habits you can already make a big difference. Make sure you are clearly visible and check the lighting of your Blue bike before you set off. This way you are well prepared for the dark months ahead.
Start your Blue-bike ride with a short light check
Ready to hit the road with your Blue bike? Make it a habit during the dark months to first check the weather before setting off. checking the front and rear lighting.
Do that before you start driving away. That way you’ll immediately notice when something isn’t right and you can bike take another one if necessary.
A quick check before departure hardly takes any time, but it ensures that you can start your journey with peace of mind.
If the lighting doesn't work, get another Blue bike
Do you notice before departure that the front or rear lights are not working? Then do not just leave with it bike, but report it as defective.
Do that within the 4 minutesThen you can You can borrow another Blue bike for free and start your move safely.
By actually reporting a defect, you also help our colleagues to follow up on problems more quickly and get them ready for use bike again.
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Good fietslighting is just one part of the story. You can also help make yourself more noticeable to other road users.
A few simple tips:
- Choose visible clothing. Light or bold colors make you more visible when it starts to get dark.
- Use reflective elements. Think for example of a reflective strip on your jacket, backpack or trousers.