As a year-round cyclist, or one who intends to challenge ultra-long-distance riding such as the Twin Towers in one day, you will definitely face the problem of how to maintain safety when riding at night. Regarding the safety of night riding, as long as the safety protection is done well, the comfortable and cool temperature and the sense of accomplishment of training alone will definitely bring you an unprecedented riding experience; but if no safety protection is used when riding at night , it can be said to be a very dangerous riding environment in the dark land where you can't see your fingers. For this reason, the following article will explain step by step how to ride safely at night. Through appropriate equipment and techniques, we will give you dark riding skills that will last a lifetime.

Safety first

Regarding 1000W full suspension ebike clothing for night riding, whether it is cycling clothes, windbreakers, cycling shoes, etc., they must be designed with reflective strips. Although reflective strips are passive warnings, they have a good warning effect on cars coming from behind, so the more reflective strips, the better. but! There is no need to make yourself shine like a traffic policeman or a cleaning team. Taking the current professional car clothing as an example, most mid-level and above models have hidden reflective strips, which are both low-key and warning, providing protection for people behind. The car provides enough recognition.

When you go out to ride a 1000W electric bicycle at night, take the streets you are familiar with and ride the roads you are familiar with. After all, in the dark night, there are many dangers hidden in the dark environment, especially when you are unfamiliar with the road conditions, which increases the risk factor. there are more! If something goes wrong, it's relatively easy to find help when riding on roads you're familiar with.

Before riding your 1000W emtb at night, tell your family or friends which road you'll be riding on tonight, or better yet, find a few friends to ride with you in the evening. Regarding the pleasure of riding, it can be said that there are different "riding pleasures". Riding alone gives you a sense of accomplishment by doing it alone; riding with friends or a club group also gives you the fun of being alone, but not as fun and social as a group. Especially when you encounter mechanical failure or physical discomfort, the riding companion next to you can provide timely assistance. Also, if you can only do high-intensity sessions at night due to work reasons, be sure to find a well-lit road so that you and others can clearly see what you are doing.

Light up the lamp of safety

The price of car lights on the market ranges from one hundred yuan to several thousand yuan. Therefore, the performance of illumination and brightness varies greatly. We recommend that car owners invest in a set of high-quality car lights, which are by no means the kind of faint lights. Glowing night light. Regarding the choice of headlights, the illumination should be at least 500 lumens, which can probably illuminate a dark alley, and can also provide a good warning in busy urban traffic. You should also choose a style that can provide side lighting. Warning when passing through intersections.

As for the installation of car lights, it is also a matter of knowledge. The angle of the car lights cannot be set too high to interfere with the sight of oncoming passers-by, nor can the angle of the lights be set so low that it affects the lighting of the lights. As for how many car lights to install, of course, the more the better. For example, the main light with good performance can be directed to the front, while the car lights with ordinary performance can be installed on the side, so that they can emit light from any angle and light up the back. The road home.

If you also ride on trails and cross-country, then the illumination and brightness of the car lights are even more important. In addition, the functions of the car lights that cannot be ignored include waterproofing, dustproofness, a stable light base, and the angle of the car lights should be as high as possible. No dead ends. For MTB riding, frequent sharp turns are commonplace. At this time, you can add a car light to the helmet so that the lighting of the car light changes with your line of sight. What’s more important is that when you go out for night riding, be sure to charge the battery of your car lights to avoid the embarrassment of having your lights cut off in the middle of the ride.

In addition, if the route you are riding lacks street lighting, such as riding in an empty industrial area at night, then you can consider installing two rear lights and install them in different positions, such as one installed on the seat tube with a flashing light. mode, and the other one is installed on the helmet to use constant light mode. As for the installation position of the headlights, one is mounted on the car and the other is mounted on the helmet.

Tires also need to be replaced with winter clothing

As the riding environment changes, different tire styles also need to be used. For example, tires produced for winter will have better protective carcass and rubber layers, which are more protective against sharp objects; in addition, after passing The reinforced sidewall can also effectively resist the impact and damage of human-shaped hole covers and fine stones. Regarding the material of the carcass, a softer rubber layer will be used to provide better grip during cornering and wet riding. Of course, winter-specific tires also have disadvantages. Usually, the carcass is slightly heavier and the rolling efficiency is slightly worse. However, compared with the tragic tire blowout at night or slipping on wet roads, using winter tires is definitely more beneficial.

Don’t ride too close to the roadside

Many cyclists who abide by traffic rules will ride close to the edge of the road to give way to pedestrians behind them. The problem is that there are usually hole covers, small rocks, etc. near the edge of the road, which can easily cause damage to the tires. For this reason, Don't get too close to the roadside when riding.

Basically, if your bicycle and clothing can provide a certain warning, you can ride slightly toward the middle of the road, but you need to keep your eyes and ears alert in all directions, and then retreat to the car if there is a car coming from behind. The edge of the road reduces the risk of drivers behind you from maliciously forcing the car, and also gives you a larger riding space. For example, some drivers only focus on the center of the road and usually turn a blind eye to cyclists riding on the edge of the road, let alone give way...

Regular maintenance​​​​​​​

By regularly washing and maintaining your electric bicycle, you can remove corrosive dirt on your bicycle and instantly identify any problems on your bicycle, thereby reducing the possibility of mechanical failure while riding. When maintaining your bicycle, be sure to lubricate the chain and check whether the brake pads are in good condition, especially when riding in rainy days, the brake pads will wear out quickly. Don’t think that speeding up when riding at night means your physical fitness has improved, but the result is brake failure. After all, failure to brake is very dangerous no matter what the situation.

Conclusion

The difference between riding at night and riding during the day is that you need to pay attention to the road conditions and your own lighting, and make sure you can be seen when riding on the road, otherwise accidents are likely to occur.