Month: May 2019

Bike helmets in the test

The winter is over and we can dare to go back to the bikes. 70 percent of the Germans do not wear a helmet and reflective vest, but a serious head injury is the most common accident when falling from a bicycle!

 

Bicycle helmets are not only mandatory for children. The adults are not all-rounders and mistakes are human – you do not even have to blame yourself. A good bike helmet does not hurt, is light and even looks sporty. You do not have to spend tons of money on it. For 30 euros you get a helmet that is comfortable and qualitative. And as long as you do not end up on the head, you do not have to buy a new one, so put on a helmet!

 

Bicycle helmets come in many different shapes and colors. Depending on whether you only occasionally make a trip, every day to work or off for sporting reasons, you should adjust his requirements for the helmet. For sports riders, there are even helmets with visor, then you can even get on the saddle in winter and in summer this is a perfect insect repellent.

 

Even for biking at night, there are helmets with LEDs recently, so you are seen in the dark from afar. But eye-catching helmet colors also ensure passive safety.

 

Bike helmets in the test

The test portal Alles Beste has seen ten new bicycle helmets. The new test winner Uvex City Light was chosen. He is comfortable, has a sunscreen, night lighting and also the shutter is very convenient. For this helmet, however, you have to take a bit more money into your hands. But even for the small purse, there are other good recommendations.

 

Sports cyclists should be enthusiastic about the Casco Roadster. He has a visor and a great shape, which surrounds the head even more than ordinary bicycle helmets. He is still lightweight and has a high wearing comfort. Separate earmuffs make this helmet even winterproof. Reflective stripes also guarantee this model a high level of road safety. This helmet is also a bit more expensive, but for regular use, this is worth the investment. For the small purse, the test portal Alles Beste can recommend the Cratoni Pacer +. It comes with everything a good bike helmet needs to have: comfort, lightness, sun protection and easy handling. The helmet, which does not even cost 30 euros, is available in many colors.

The extra-light harness lanyard

With the ProLine harness lanyard, Wichard offers a sophisticated high-end model.

 

Introduced in 2013 by Wichard, the ProLine lanyard is only available on the market this year. Why? Simply for reasons of a manufacturing technique that made the realization too expensive. This point now resolved, this superb harness lanyard will finally be able to protect us.

 

A long-standing player in the field of safety, Wichard has developed this range to meet the needs of boaters and demanding riders. Indeed, with a narrow strap and a very light carabiner, this lanyard is very comfortable to wear. The carabiner is hot-forged in special aluminum to provide good corrosion resistance and significant weight gain compared to stainless steel. Similarly, the strap is in a textile that absorbs little water and dries quickly. A retro-reflective strap with reflective tape, visible at night.

 

The carabiner design has been heavily engineered to open with one hand while having a lock (unintentional opening impossible). The shape of the hook is also designed to easily catch the lines of life, even models strap.

 

By offering the possibility to change the strap without changing carabiners (EcoLogic system) Wichard is committed to extending the life of its product. A good idea not to consume too much and limit investments.

 

This ProLine lanyard is available in a model with a strap and 2 carabiners, or with a single carabiner and a ring. So you can compose your lanyard by transforming it into a 1 or 2-strand model.

Bike safety: a reminder of the new rules

A multitude of measures concerning cyclists has been adopted since May 2018, as part of Bill 165 amending the Highway Safety Code. A little refreshment is needed, at the beginning of the season.

 

Pedestrian light: drive with caution

 

In recent days, “facing a red light and a pedestrian light activated, the cyclist is allowed to continue his journey. In this case, he must stop, give priority to pedestrians and drive at a reasonable and prudent speed.

 

Exceeding distance cars

 

Another rule that came into effect this week is for drivers to “slow down and stay a distance when they’re past a cyclist,” says Sophie Roy. “This distance is 1.5m on roads where the limit is more than 50 km/h and 1m on roads where the limit is 50 km/h or less”.

 

Sanctions on the rise

 

Offenses for bicycle offenses were increased in May 2018 to $ 80 to $ 100, while demerit points are no longer applied.

 

“Before, the fines for cyclists were the same as for pedestrians, from $ 15 to $ 30. The level of risk of hurting another road user is higher for a cyclist than for a pedestrian, “says Roy.

 

No distractions

 

A new measure also confirms that it is forbidden for any cyclist “to use a cell phone or any other portable device designed to transmit or receive information or to be used for entertainment purposes, or to make use of a display screen “.

 

The same applies to the wearing of headphones that are not allowed, with the exception of the “bike helmet with integrated earphones that captures the ambient noise,” says Ms. Roy.

 

Signals of intentions

 

During a turn at an intersection, “the rule required the cyclist to make two signals: one to signal his intention to slow down and one to signal his intention to turn,” puts Ms. Roy in context.

 

Since May 2018, the first is no longer mandatory, but the second still holds, unless his maneuver jeopardizes the safety of the cyclist, stipulates the regulation.

 

Multiple reflective materials and reflective vests

 

“The red reflector on the back and the white reflector on the front of the bike are always mandatory,” says Roy.

 

However, “alternative measures are permitted to fill the absence of reflectors on parts of the bicycle such as pedals and spokes”, including reflective tire sidewalls and appropriate color reflective strips placed in the right places.

These children made cuddles for the victims of accidents

“Misaki-Przytulaki” favorite toys of many children, arouse warm feelings and associate with carefree and pleasant things. That is why the “Misaki-Przytulaki” children donated by the children will be handed out to the youngest participants of road incidents and victims of domestic violence by the policemen to alleviate the stress.

 

Officers of the Poviat Police Headquarters. Robert Topolski and senior Sgt. Magdalena Ząbek met with children at the Center for Supporting Non-Governmental Organizations, where the youngest of the Świdniks spend their holidays. An indispensable element of such meetings is the education of children, especially in the field of safety during winter holidays but also safe behavior on the road.

 

The youngest of the Świdniks, who spend their holidays in Świdnica during the half-camp, invited the officers of the Świdnica commune yesterday and the Mayor of the City of Świdnica Beata Moskal-Słaniewska to joint classes.

 

Makonde. Robert Topolski during the meeting discussed the rules of safe winter fun, paying special attention to the risks posed by frozen water reservoirs. He reminded that during the game you cannot throw snowballs in moving cars, because it can lead to a traffic incident. During the conversation, he also warned against sliding down the slope directly to the street and before attaching sleds to the cars.

 

Out of concern for the safety of the youngest, the officers also reminded about the rules in force on the road and on the road. The youngest knew perfectly well that after dark they should wear reflective vests that would increase their safety.

 

At the end of the meeting, the youngest Swidnians gave the officers plush toys, which they made during the holidays themselves.

 

“Misaki-Przytulaki” favorite toys of many children, arouse warm feelings and associate with carefree and pleasant things. That is why the “Misaki-Przytulaki” children donated by the children will be handed out to the youngest participants of road incidents and victims of domestic violence by the policemen to alleviate the stress.

 

Officers of the Poviat Police Headquarters in Świdnica thanked the children for this unique gift.

 

All preventive actions taken in relation to children and adolescents are conducted within the framework of the provincial prevention program “Aware Junior”.

Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show

Many people have fallen in love with speed, but athletes have become familiar with it and are a real passion for them. They cannot function without something, and what they constantly think about and strive for achieving it regularly. However, what speed we develop will depend to a large extent on the equipment we have. Good results cannot be obtained with a poorly running machine. Will a fast-moving athlete notice and stop looking at Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show running shoes?

 

Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is the latest version of running shoes of the Japanese company, which were created for athletes looking for lightness, speed and cushioning. Features that cannot always be reconciled with each other because they are on opposing poles. The degree of cushioning that reduces the loads on the joints and muscles goes hand in hand with the need to use a lot of foam in the sole for smoothing landings on hard surfaces. And if you have to give a lot, of course, the mass of footwear goes up. Threads are much more, because of a thick sole in nature better cushions, but does not always work with dynamics and speed. You can not let go of the issue of convenience and comfort, which are the foundation during an intense effort.

 

For those in which a runner needs a solid training base during a fast and long session on a hard surface. Such training is not conducive to competitors who experience strong shocks during a hard landing. The shock wave created in this way strains muscles that tire more quickly. Another negative effect of running on hard ground is less comfort of training because we feel pain in the legs. Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is designed for sessions on hard asphalt or paving stones. Since the need for lightness and speed is not overlooked, footwear will also work during interval training. All this makes Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show shoes reach when we want to run fast, lightly and on hard ground. The designers of the model also made sure that nothing would limit us during the effort. And about all these solutions, which in practice result in incredible comfort and safety of running will be the following material.

 

Of the many models of shoes we have been able to test recently, this makes us keep our eyes on them longer. This is how the appearance of the remarkably designed upper from Adapt Mesh 2.0 meshworks. If you compare this element to something, it is only to a fast-moving yacht breaking through the rough sea. The construction of the upper, like the bow of a luxury boat, gives the impression that these shoes have enormous speed potential. These are the feelings that arise after a long look at Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show, which were largely devoid of eye-catching material connections. This treatment looks amazingly elegant.

 

For a moment we will come back to the softness of the upper and heel. On the bank, closing your eyes and touching selected upper elements, most people, even athletes, will not recognize that they are holding running shoes in their hands. The jacquard mesh is so delicate and pleasant to the touch that it is hard to imagine that this type of material was used to hem the shoes. The advantage of the Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is that the foot in the shoe is surrounded by a high-quality material pleasantly covering the skin.

 

In turn, an extremely hard and bending-resistant material was sewn in the heel. The element ends at the height of the inscription with the designation of the model of shoes, and above there is only the soft heel of the heel, which translates into greater protection of the Achilles tendon. Thanks to this division, the heel for the extremely hard and delicate part has achieved a high stabilization for the heel near the heel. The foot does not extend from the center of the upper even during dynamic running in different directions. In addition, the foot rests on a special Ortholite X-40 insert, which is characterized by high elasticity and breathability of the material. We will talk about its virtues yet.

 

An interesting element enriching the aesthetic values of the Asics Dynaflyte 3 Lite-Show is the use of reflective material that increases the visibility of the runner. However, the real surprise is not that the “reflections” are hidden in several parts of the upper, but in the fact that in practically 360 degrees the shoes reflect light.

 

Exposing the footwear, we discover that the Asics logo, part of the mesh and the base of the heel have reflective tapes. The surprise of the whole, because the space used in this way is so much that we become a very visible participant in the movement. This is especially important when looking for a shorter day and faster darkness.

 

They were created for runners with a natural type of foot.

Yellow Vests are spreading around Europe

While the French authorities are in a state of increased preparedness in connection with the protests of activists of the Yellow Vests spreading throughout the country, similar demonstrations have begun to emerge in the Netherlands.

 

The agency’s correspondent Sputnik discussed the reasons for the protest action with Rogier Hop, a Dutch activist of the Yellow Vest from Maastricht, who records all protests on video.

 

In France, the Yellow Vests are protesting against a fuel tax increase. There is no such problem in the Netherlands. What are the dictates of the protests in the Netherlands?

 

There are many reasons why people wear a yellow vest. It’s very hard to call the first cause. For example, the Netherlands is a very corrupt country. Usually, everything is swept under the carpet, but people do not want to be silent about it anymore. In my opinion, this is one of the reasons for the protests.

 

Protests in the Netherlands are certainly not as violent as in France or Belgium. Nevertheless, police officers carried out several detentions in several cities. The Lord also collided with the police when you took your camera away during the demonstration. You said that the police destroyed the circumstantial evidence. What happened?

 

I recorded the detention of the group leader in Maastricht, he was arrested by police officers pretending to be participants of the protest. These policemen did not want to be recorded. One of them approached me and said that if I did not return the camera immediately, I would also be detained and sent to the police station. I had to give my camera to the policemen.

 

Have you recovered your equipment? If so, is this recording left on the camera?

 

Only the recording of this arrest was destroyed. As for other recordings, all are stored on the camera, but I have to publish them. The police only destroyed the recording of the arrest of the group leader in Maastricht.

 

Protests are spreading throughout the country, demonstrations take place not only in Maastricht but also in The Hague and Rotterdam. Do you think that the Dutch Yellow Vest movement is growing?

 

What begins with something small, consequently grows. It all started with a little movement, but now it is turning. More and more people are learning about Yellow Vests who wear reflective safety vests, not only about what is happening in France or Belgium, now people know what is happening in their country. Some ask themselves where these protests come from, and when they find out what’s behind them, join the movement. Now the Dutch movement is still small, but it is growing.

 

Protests are being exposed by the main Dutch media. Recently an article was published about you and how the police destroyed your recording. Can you say that the leading media well present what is happening?

 

Hard to say. The media is trying to present the Yellow Vests as a right-wing movement, it is a left-wing one, depending on the media, which illuminates the protests. The mass media have a problem with determining what kind of traffic it is because it is too diverse. Activists of the movement protest against many phenomena: corruption, high expenses, refugees entering the country. The problems are manifold and the media cannot illuminate the situation on all sides.

Can you call this movement a “movement of general dissatisfaction”?

WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE CLOTHES 2019

Only a few years ago finding a decent motorcycle clothing for a woman was bordering on a miracle. It took some time for the producers to adapt to the changing market. Motorcyclists can now choose motorcycle clothing in a wide range. We are looking for a textile set.

 

Leather, textiles, city and tourist sets, sports and off-road. Every self-respecting manufacturer has not only “women’s versions” of its motorcycle clothing, but also lines dedicated to women. They differ, of course, in sizes and cut, but when it comes to quality – materials or pads used – women’s clothing does not stand out from the male. The times when “motorcycle clothing for a woman” meant only a few pink patches were already behind us.

 

It is worth noting that for several years on the roads there are more and more motorcyclists, and last year Ana Carrasco won the WSSP300 Class Competitive World Championship, thus going down in history as the first biker who won at this level. It, even more, motivated the producers of motorcycles, clothing, and accessories.

 

The Polish manufacturer SECA has in its offer textile motorcycle jackets dedicated to motorcyclists.

 

Textile set for women – SECA Stream III jacket and SECA Hybrid II pants

 

One of the most popular is the SECA Stream III jacket available in two colors – black and light gray. SECA, moving with the times, adapts its motorcycle clothing to the needs of motorcyclists, going far beyond visual cosmetics. Thanks to this, the Stream III jacket has an adjoining cut with a notch at the waist and wide size. Stream III is available in sizes from XS to XL.

 

The SECA textile jacket is made of Duratec abrasion-resistant material. Additionally, it has MeshProtecto reinforcements. Passive safety takes care of passive safety. When it comes to comfort, the three-layer Stream III has a removable Reiss membrane (resistant to a water column of 5000 mm) and a thermal liner with a mesh on the back. On the back, there is also a pocket for the spine protector, and the shoulder pads and elbow pads are CE-certified (they can be removed for washing).

 

Thanks to the 360 Stream III lock you can fold with SECA pants, even with the Hybrid II. They also appear in two colors and in a full, women’s size. Made with Duratec with reinforcements MeshProtecto and protective Digital skin on the buttocks. Hybrid II has adjustable waist and legs, a removable membrane (Reissa) and a full lining. As standard, knee protectors CE and the possibility of using hip protectors. And the jacket and pants have opening AirXstream ventilation panels.

 

Women’s motorcycle clothing – SECA Discovery II and Rayden II pants

If not Stream III, SECA Discovery II is the second one. This tourist model visually reveals its destiny. Discovery II has Betac CE elbow and arm protectors and was made of Duratec material. Discovery II comes in two colors, black, and titanium. Especially the latter does the impression.

 

The removable Humax membrane, resistant to an 8000 mm water column, ensures comfort. Discovery II, of course, has a full lining and also – as Stream III – 3D Mesh panel on the back. On warm days you can open ventilating RespirAir + zippers. A lot of outer and inner pockets and a large adjustment range in the waist and sleeves will make it possible to match the jacket to anybody structure. You can attach Rayden II pants to the jacket with the 360 zip.

 

Rayden II also has a tourist destiny. Thanks to the closures at the bottom of the leg the pants can be put on the shoes, which favors further trips in worse weather conditions. Rayden II has a Reiss membrane, warming knee protectors CE (the possibility of using hip protectors) and reflective tapes. The pants are only in black, but great – slightly contrasting – they blend in with the Discovery II in titanium color.