Saddle Up Safely With Evans Cycles

Aug. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- Evans Cycle Safety Tips

•   Don't listen to music or use a mobile phone
•   Fit a bell to your bike
•   Ride positively, decisively and respectfully, don’t be intimidated by motorists behind you and ensure you ride in a way which takes into account other road users
•   Look before moving off, slowing or stopping, and make sure to also indicate when turning
•   Hold your position on the road and ride at least 30cm clear of the kerb
•   Follow the highway code and respect the rights of pedestrians
•   Be vigilant, anticipate every eventuality - car doors opening, pedestrians stepping out, emergency vehicles and buses

Kit You Will Need
Be Seen
•   Light-coloured or fluorescent clothing that helps other road users to see you in daylight and poor light
•   Reflective clothing and/or accessories, like a belt or arm/ankle bands, in the dark
•   Ensure you use a back pack made for riding with straps to keep it comfortable and safe, consider using panniers if you are carrying a lot of luggage.


Be protected
•   Helmets can help prevent a head injury if you fall from your bike. You should wear a bike helmet that meets the British Standard (BS EN 1078:1997)

Compulsory lights and reflectors
If you use your bike at night or when visibility is poor, you must fit a:
•   White front light, red rear light, red rear reflector
•   Amber pedal reflectors - front and back on each pedal

Stay safe of the roads with clothing and accessories from Evans Cycles:
-Louis Garneau Olympus Helmet
-Louis Garneau Ventila Long Sleeve Jersey with reflective logos
-Cateye HL130/TL130 Light Set
-Louis Garneau Power Gripper shorts with reflective logos
-Madison High Visibility Arm/Ankle Bands
-Zefal bell



For more information, email jenny@brandnation.co.uk 0207 9407178

Evans Cycles is the UK’s leading quality cycle retailer offering road bikes, mountain bikes and bmx bikes for sale, as well as cycling clothing and accessories.  Founded in 1921 Evans Cycles operates stores nationwide along with their ecommerce website www.evansycles.com – where you’ll find the best product from the world’s leading cycling brands including Specialized, Trek, Gore Bike Wear and more.