The winter months bring shorter days and longer nights, making visibility on your bike more important than ever. As a parent, it’s essential to make sure your kids are visible and safe on the road. In this blog, you’ll discover why good lighting and extra safety measures are crucial for your child while cycling.
1. Why are bicycle lights so important for children?
Children are often smaller and less visible in traffic. Good bicycle lights make a big difference:
- See and be seen: Bright lights ensure that your child sees obstacles in time and is noticed by other road users.
- Increasing road safety: Especially during rush hour, in bad weather or on dark cycle paths.
- Peace of mind: As a parent, you know that your child leaves the house safely and in full visibility.
BikeFlip tip: Regularly check that your child's lights are working properly and are securely fastened. Also reserve an extra set of lights for unexpected situations.
2. How do you choose the right lighting for your child?
Not all bike lights are suitable for children. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Ease of use : Children should be able to easily turn the lights on and off.
- Light intensity : Choose lights that are bright enough, but not so bright that they blind others.
Our Flippers will gladly come by to check your child's lights and install new lights if necessary. That way you can be sure that everything is in order.
3. Reflection: an extra layer of protection
In addition to bicycle lights, reflection is a valuable addition. Think of:
- Reflective strips on your child's clothes, shoes or backpack.
- Reflectors on bicycle tires or spokes.
- Helmet or jacket with built-in reflective elements.
BikeFlip tip: You can further increase your child's visibility with additional reflectors or reflective accessories.
4. Safe cycling starts with the right preparation
To make cycling safer in the dark or in bad weather conditions, you can do the following:
- Test the lighting together: Let your child experience for themselves how important good lighting is.
- Practice a safe route: Choose a route with sufficient lighting and wide cycle paths.
- Have your bike checked: At BikeFlip, our Flippers will check your lights and brakes for free, so you can send your child out with peace of mind.
- Stand out even more: with a beautiful bicycle flag you can ensure that your little road user is seen even better!
Did you know that having the right size bike also makes for more safety on the road? Check out our size chart to choose the perfect size bike to make sure your child is comfortable and safe on the road.
Why choose BikeFlip?
At BikeFlip we believe in safe, sustainable solutions for families. With our flexible bike subscriptions you can easily let children's bikes grow with your child. Each subscription includes a bike with good lighting and the possibility of regular safety checks.
BikeFlip tip: Come by and get to know our upcycled bikes. Let your child take a test ride on our parkour right away!
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