Compulsory or recommended, many items of equipment help to ensure your safety on the bike. Culture Vélo Georget, in Louviers, can advise you.
Cycling specialist since 1928
Established between Evreux and Rouen in the town of Louviers, in Eure (27) in Normandy, since 1928, the Culture Vélo Georgette store is one of the oldest specialized brands in France, and the largest in Normandy with a stock of more than 400 models of road, MTB, VAE (Electrically assisted bicycle) or children. Culture Vélo Georgette offers renowned brands such as Mustache, Trek, Cannondale, Scott, Lapierre, Look, or O2Feel. Since January 1, the marking of new bicycles is compulsory. “400,000 bikes are stolen each year and only 2% are found,” explains Cédric Lecerf, store manager in Louviers. “In Denmark and Norway, where the marking of new cycles is already an obligation, 30% are returned to their owner.” A good lock is therefore essential in your outfit for the perfect cyclist. “The choice of the lock must be made about the use of the bicycle; for racing type use, a spiral lock may be sufficient; if you use your bike for your daily commute, opt instead for a chain or even a folding lock made of hardened steel, and almost inviolable material. The important thing is to secure the frame of the bike”. Count from € 5 for a spiral lock, € 39 for a chain, € 90 for a sound lock, and € 130 for a connected model.
Your bicycle safety is priceless!
At Culture Vélo Georgette, you will also find all the essentials for your safety. Starting with a wide range of helmets, for all ages and all types of sports, from € 34. “Helmets are compulsory up to 12 years old and strongly recommended beyond” specifies Cédric Lecerf. “A good helmet offers, in particular, a molding between the outer shell and the lower layer, and some models are equipped with MIPS technology which offers better shock absorption and thus limits the risk of concussion.” Reflectors (retro-reflective devices) and audible warning devices are also compulsory, as is the wearing of a reflective vest when driving outside built-up areas. The installation of lighting systems, mirrors, and hazard spreaders is also recommended by our expert. “Some flashes of light, which are installed on the back of the bike, are visible up to two kilometers! And the danger spreader, for example, also enhances the visibility of cyclists and is very reassuring”. And all this for just a few euros!