So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The Importance Of Bicycle Safety Lights

By Amanda Baird


Cyclists should be well aware that safety lights play a vital role in their lives as they cycle. As a matter of fact, they should have these items around whenever there is poor lighting or bad weather within the area that they are riding in. There are two reasons why you should always have these items around: so that you can see where you are going better, and so other vehicles can see you better in return.

These products are also important for keeping you and everyday else visible and safe at the same time. Unlit bicycles are never safe, after all. In fact, they tend to cause unwanted accidents between cyclists and car drivers.

By choosing to purchase the necessary lighting, you can help make the roads much safer to travel on. Fortunately, you will have a lot of choices when it comes to the lights that you can buy for your bike nowadays. If you like biking at night or enjoy riding off-road, for example, then you can look for ones that are more powerful than the regular ones.

Keep in mind that you cannot make your favorite hobby safe without working at it. This means that you have to use your common sense, keep learning and buy the necessary gadgets to help you stay safe while riding. Also, keep in mind that learning more tips on how to stay safe will only help you more, so never stop learning.

Before you get on your bike, it would always be important to check if everything is in order first. Then, arm yourself with a helmet at all times. If possible, wear clothes and accessories that are reflective, as well. If there aren't any available to you, a reflective armband or reflective stickers would be good alternatives to get the job done. If you have already purchased the necessary lighting for your bike, then make sure they are fully charged before riding, as well.

Naturally, it would be best for you to stick to riding in areas that are well-lit. If you happen to be riding on country lanes, then ride slowly and be very careful. Take heed of obstacles and animals in your way, too, including potholes. It wouldn't be smart to ride too close to the curb, either. Ideally, you should ride on a more prominent area of the road. If you need to make arm signals as you move, make sure they are as clear as day and, whenever possible, use and follow cycling routes.

Without a doubt, bike lights would be essential for any cyclist. However, there are also other products that you can use to protect yourself on the road. In order to stay comfortable, warm and dry, for example; you will have to buy the right clothes. Whether this involves tops, bottoms, shoes or jackets, you have to pick items that will help you get the job done during the season at hand.

No matter what the season may be, though, it would always be important to bring a helmet with you whenever you go cycling. In fact, you should wear your helmet, even if you only plan on going to the grocery store to pick up a few things. With the right clothes and safety lights, you should be able to enjoy your favorite pastime without worrying about getting hurt in any way.




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