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Reflective bands for running or riding a bike at night

When cycling or running at night, take care of your own safety. Visibility on the road will provide clothing with reflectors or special stickers, reflective tape or wrist bands to reflect light. The duty of lighting the bicycle is based on the rules of the Road Code.

 

Belts, tapes, reflective stickers or vests can be purchased in hypermarkets, bicycles, motorized and sports stores, on the Internet or even at gas stations. Single glare is about 2-6 gold. A reflective vest costs about 10 zlotys.

 

Running in the dark – clothing, tapes, reflective bands

Less crowded on the streets or lack of time to train during the day – these are some of the reasons for running at night. Deciding on the activity after dark, you should take care of their safety. Ensure visibility on the road glare. Useful accessories for runners include. When buying sports clothing (trousers, jackets, shirts, sweatshirts), you should choose models that have already wearing reflective vest. Reflective stickers on the legs or arms make the racer will be visible to the driver of a car with a distance of 200 meters.

 

Running through the woods at night – torch run

Headlamp will be useful during night training on uneven and completely unlit area, in the forest. The lamp is mounted on the head; you do not need to keep it in the hands of the running time, the light falls directly in front of the runner. It is good to stock up on spare batteries. It makes most sense to go for training in a group, and if it is impossible to run only along the paths, which learned during the day. It is also worth mentioning the family or roommates where to go and have GPS enabled on your phone. Fall over on the slippery mud or leaves may end up with an injury.

 

Lighting bicycle – rules

The most important piece of equipment is a bicycle at night lighting. Cyclist who uses the roads is obliged to follow the rules of the road. According to the Highway Code bicycle shall be provided with at least one front fog lamp (a white or yellow selective). On the back of the vehicle must have a positional lamp and reflective of a shape other than a triangle. Both rear lights bike should be in red color. To be more visible on the road at night, cyclist may additionally assume the head headlamp. Just remember that it cannot be mounted less than 25 centimeters and 1.5 meters higher than the road surface.

 

Is cyclist must have a vest?

In the light of the law on road traffic vest is not obligatory during weirs bike. However, should the cyclist clothing or helmet have reflective elements, for example. Reflective stickers can be additionally taped. The wheel or pedals a bicycle.

 

Riding a bicycle without lights – the mandate

Single-track ride without lights can result in a fine. For driving a bicycle at night or in tunnels without proper vehicle lighting a police officer can issue a fine of 100 zlotys.

More safety of reflective vest for bikers

Since the New Year is in France for motorcyclists duty to wear reflective clothing.

More safety for motorcyclists: Since January 1, is reflective clothing in France duty?

 

Violators will be punished by a fine of 68 Euros. Then the ADAC draws attention in Munich. The new regulation applies to bikes with a displacement of more than 125 cubic centimeters or vehicles of category L5e (motor tricycles) with at least 150 cubic centimeters. All of them need to wear reflective vest or reflective tape to keep safe on road.

 

The clothing should not reflect from the outset. An additional armband in sufficient size is, for example, permitted. The material must also reflect only at night and not be fluorescent. Also, a specific color is not required by the French authorities. However, the reflective material had to be carried to other road users clearly visible on the upper body.

Manuel suspends the reflective cuff: return on a flop

The bikers will not have to wear a Reflective tape on January 1. The interior minister, Manuel Valla, announced on 27 November at the launch of the new National Road Safety Council Phew, ‘Decree cuff “is suspended!

 

The Interior Minister, Manuel Valla, announced at a press conference on November 27, following the first meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NSRF), it comes to reform after 4 years of interruption. The French Federation of biker’s angry (FFMC) shows relieved and highlights the vision of the Minister, who wants “assessment of the device”.

 

Doubt about the interest of the measure.

The least we can write is that Manuel Valla does not seem to consider that 150 cm2 retro-reflection on the arm will save bikers: “I have asked that a dialogue be committed on the retro-reflective equipment“, he has explained to reporters. “Pending proposals, I asked to suspend the provisions initially selected on the cuff”.

Marathon runner in safety vest gives you best tips

She has won twice in a row – in the marathon at the World Cup in Beijing, she was also the fastest of the Swedish girls. Now she gives you their top tips for autumn and winter running, including reflective vest to keep safety.

 

Johansson went from being exerciser to become national team runners in just four years, and she has a strong position as one of the fastest long distance runners in Sweden. Anne, for example, the only woman to have won twice – to keep running races during the winter is one of the secrets behind the success.

 

– I think it will be easier to get back into racing shape if you run in the winter. I recommend that you run 1-2 times a week to avoid losing running feeling. Do it, it’s really hard to get out so take a while on the treadmill inside the gym, says Anne.

– Add also the more alternative training in the winter, when the body gets the chance to repair itself from any flaws. The key is to maintain fitness and cross-country skiing can be a very good option.

 

Before each winter season many wonder how to dress when the days and nights are dark and cold.

– I usually winter tights and a little warmer running reflective jacket or shirt with underwear shirt underneath. It is like the foundation, and then I build on for how cold it is. Is it really cool is that both wind panties, knickers and an extra sweater or vest over the top layer. Maybe I change even out skin layer against something that resists moisture if such snows a lot, says Anne.

 

The collection Craft Brilliance are tights with napped inside that keeps the heat and uppers of wind panels that protect against wind and rain. The garments are the extra reflective prints for good visibility in all directions – and moreover, the collection of fluorescent paint to increase visibility. Other items in the collection Craft Brilliance here!

 

Anne means that there are few things that bring so much energy to get out and move around in the fresh air, even if you feel tired and tough when it gets dark early.

How To Get despite the cold and darkness – Anne top tips:

  1. Spring home from work – so-called transport running. Then you decided earlier in the day and it’s getting harder to fold down for another.
  2. Spring with nice friends and see it as a social activity. Calm speech speed is good enough at the autumn session.
  3. Skaffa good and stylish workout clothes with reflective tape that can withstand all weather conditions and to keep you warm and dry. Glare and headlamp makes you appear extra fine.

4. Se to have something good to expect when you get home; a good dinner or a nice bath, or anything that you enjoy.

The new reflective jacket for winter

There are weather conditions that can affect our cycling trips throughout the year: wind, rain and cold are not always the prerogative of the autumn and winter period. It happens in fact to meet adverse conditions during a ride in the Alps in summer rainfall and deal with temperatures below 10 ° C is not easy with a traditional cape. North wave has recently marketed the ExtremeH2O jacket and hardly another name might be more correct. It is a reflective jacket that protects against cold, wind and water by offering the rider a perfect fit that enhances its aerodynamic capabilities.

 

To all this is you have to add the transpiration, important skill to regulate its own temperature. Unlikely these parameters are able to coexist in the same product, difficulty circumvented by North wave with the technological H2O Flex membrane. It is a membrane Super stretch inserted in the main three-layer fabric in a position to accommodate the maximum freedom of movement in the saddle. The declared value of water resistance is the usual 10,000mm but I assure you that the sealing of this jacket is excellent in every sense. I have no doubt to add it to the best proven leaders in 2016 and we are confident it will be a “must have” for 2017.

 

The cut is snug and tight just like to be a mesh midseason, but here we are in the presence of a jacket that can protect you from 18 ° C to 5 ° C without blinking.

The shape of the neck, sleeves and “skirt” Para sketches is the confirmation of what the concept Bitmap North wave evolved. The zip YKK waterproof and reflective fabric inserts inserted as graphics and along the edges of the tail and the back pockets perfected a head which proves excellent already at the table. Inside of life is a silicone band to keep it in place well head. The three rear pockets are comfortable and tight enough to carry around the need for a long output. This jacket is present in the list even in the version with short sleeves to confirm what the same North wave Extreme H2O see in a race garment in effect. As for the coloring, in addition to all-black version also a yellow fluorescent, ideal to keep always visible.

 

On the road there are a number of good reasons to buy Extreme H2O and make it a versatile jacket to keep always available. The tested with the strong wind, heavy rain and even with temperatures close to 5-7 ° C, to accompany an intimate mesh at both short and long sleeves, always with very good sensations.

 

The panels with which it is made are very elastic and ensures great freedom of movement then you will get the typical protection of a jacket with the thickness of a slightly sweatshirt mesh for a unique versatility just like the PRO wish. Wear it now defying the rain or try to replace the winter jacket with reflective tape to address the outputs with variable climate. If you have already planned a few days of cycling in the mountains for the next year, take it with you, it will be ideal to tackle long descents and the unpredictability of these atmospheric landscapes. The verdict is simple, the quality / price ratio, the Extreme H2O Jacket is undoubtedly one of the best products available.

Mandatory reflective elements for pedestrians

The amendment will become effective probably in the spring, says Transport Minister Dan at the start of a campaign to increase pedestrian safety. Reflective tape of safety vest will give out and the police. It promises that even after the introduction of new obligations will be people rather than negotiate is fine.

 

Pedestrians will probably not be required to wear on roads in poor visibility reflective elements since January 2016 as proposed by the Ministry of Transport. “It could start paying roughly the spring,” he expects Minister Dan. Amendment of the traffic on the roads, which contains the news, namely awaiting third reading in the House, then it still will be considered by the Senate and must be signed by the president.

 

Ministry or its BESIP organization today launched a campaign to improve pedestrian safety on the roads at night and low visibility. They include TV clips actor Zeneca vice, in which the treated pedestrians to use reflective elements.

 

“By the end of next year they will be presented in schools and other places half a million,” said the head of Martin BESIP pastor. On the campaign is earmarked about thirty million of loss prevention fund.

 

Around a hundred deaths on Czech roads, according to the Ministry fall on pedestrians and cyclists who were not seen. “When we first went without reflective tape, we had to occasionally jump back from the road; otherwise it would seriously threaten collision with an oncoming vehicle. When we then put the tape driver suddenly started giving signs of a change of direction and was able to even slow down. That’s because of us known much earlier, “says the pastor.

 

Reflective tape will give out and the police. “Novella we while allowing to fine pedestrians without reflective elements fine, but rather we are to make the police pedestrians sharply. In practice, it might look as though a police patrol that the road outside the village at night sees a man without a reflective tape, for him to stop, speaks to him and gives him a tape, “says the chief of traffic police Tomas.

Walkers compulsory to wear reflective vests

You live in a village where public lighting is not working or frequently move on foot in places where there is reduced visibility? Then, prepare your wallet. Transport Ministry wants to pedestrians is instructed to wear reflective vests or at least clothing with reflective elements.

 

“Especially in reduced visibility significantly shortens the distance at which a driver is able to spot pedestrians moving without reflectors on the road, which leads to accidents, often fatal,” said the office of Minister Anthony in the explanatory memorandum to its proposal.

 

The Ministry proposes that pedestrians wear reflective elements on clothing, in a situation where they will go by road or other public road without lights and in poor visibility. “Reduced visibility concerns in particular dawn, dusk and night, during the day, especially fog and heavy rain,” he says.

 

Acquisition costs are not reflective elements according to the ministry too high. “Given that it does not provide a detailed specification properties (dimensions, material) nor the location of the reflective elements for clothes (only general requirement for visibility on the part of other road users), these costs will on the part of pedestrians relatively low (cost of purchase reflective tape on the sleeve of about thirty to forty crowns per pedestrian) and essentially disposable, “says the ministry. These costs may be further lower in view of the fact that in particular sportswear already in itself often has an integrated reflective element, logos, strips and the like.

 

Reflective vests and sleeves are useful while a man will have to carry in a backpack or bag almost always. At least it is clear from the statement of the Ministry: “The above acquisition costs reflective element will have potentially give each pedestrian as they can get into a situation where it will be obliged to use.” On the other hand, in areas with dense buildings, it is possible to calculate the existence of sidewalks and public lighting, which will be obliged to have a reflective element, so this option is definitely not an area, for example, the obligation to wear after dark in cities reflective elements, office supplies.

 

 

 

Female version of the most advanced waterproof jacket

Just over a year ago, Gore introduced the One Gore-Tex Active, a cycling reflective jacket with a permanent waterproof outer layer thanks to a revolutionary fabric. Now comes the turn to One Lady Gore-Tex Shake dry, the female version of the most advanced waterproof jacket in the world.

 

The number 1 manufacturer of waterproof garments and fabrics launches the women’s version of a jacket that can repel water permanently thanks to a revolutionary fabric: Gore-Tex Active. What is special about this reflective fabric? As it eliminates the classic three-layer construction (lining + membrane + outer layer) to give way to a fabric composed of inner lining plus outer impermeable membrane, offering the most complete and efficient protection against water ever seen in a waterproof garment.

 

The One Lady Gore-Tex Shake dry arrives in stores in two versions, Bike and Run, the first one dedicated to women cyclists and the second, with integrated hood, more focused on the practice of running. In both cases, the jacket features a feminine cut pattern with a modern matte black finish and matching reflective patterns.

In Toto Mountain Bike: One Lady Gore-Tex Shake dry, female version of the most advanced waterproof jacket with reflective tape in the world

 

In addition to the waterproofness and breathability, the One Lady Gore-Tex Shake dry also stands out for its lightness: 133 grams in the Bike model and 158 grams in the Run version.

 

Wear yellow vests to school safely

Colorful School, colorful satchel, excited children, smiling faces and proud parents. For 31 students of Valentine Piper elementary and middle school in Eschew yesterday began the serious side of life. Sticky Thread this is the school safer. For the southern district of the corresponding launch event took place in the parish hall in Bierstadt.

 

To ensure the safety of children on their way to school, representatives of the district office, school office, city council, police, school, area financial institutions had come together at a ceremony. Under the motto “Safe to school, safely home,” the Area Traffic Control had brought and distributed reflective vest.

 

Year Mixed classes

Headmaster Gerhard Amman welcomed in his speech the first year together with parents and the guests of honor. He introduced the teachers of first-graders, Clarissa Sigel, Tanya Place and Jute Thomas and wished every success, fun and joy in learning. Amman emphasized that there are seven years by year of mixed classes in Eschew and the project has proved successful.

District Jens Marco Schiff, who had himself enrolled his child in Worth morning wish that the joy and enthusiasm of the first days holding. Schiff quoted a Chinese saying, after sowing seeds, watering and can fertilize a lawn. But we should not pull the blades of grass, because that they do not grow faster. Parents should exercise the children not use excessive force, was the district administrator for concern. He appealed to always be attentive and always attract the vests with reflective tape to parents and children on the road.

 

The school liaison officers, Police Chief Superintendent Alphonse Motel urged parents to ensure that children who are driven by car to school, are always strapped and transported in child seats.

The representatives of the area Orenburg, Burked and Berthold Seth had brought for the first graders yellow safety vests. Angler stressed that a focus of the Road Patrol is traffic education of children in kindergartens, the bike training in primary schools and the action “Safe to school safely home.” This action, which is performed on the first day already for 47 years, should be made particularly aware of the dangers on the way to school.

 

Good wishes for first graders were also present School Board Michael Bummer from State Education Authority and representatives of financial institutions Stephan and Andreas. The Savings Bank had sponsored the yellow safety vests, starter packages in the form of notebooks.

The second year under the direction of Clarissa Sigel sang the song “Welcome dear people.” In a cornet they had brought six requests for new first graders: that these up easily in the morning, always be sure to come to school, find good friends, get engaged in reading, have fun in school and learn to calculate well.

Drivers are insecure in the dark: pedestrians without safety vest

Adverse weather and poor visibility of pedestrians and cyclists without safety vest: Autumn confronted motorists with special challenges that often trigger a queasy feeling. For example, a representative Forsa survey commissioned by According Cosmos Direct four out of five drivers (80 percent) in the dark by poorly visible pedestrians and cyclists feel very insecure continuous rain, the traffic safety additionally impact. 65 percent of respondents said that wet road surfaces and reflective cause great uncertainty with them. “Especially pedestrians and cyclists should always with appropriate clothing protection when visibility is poor,” advises Bernd Kaiser, insurance expert Cosmos Direct. “Reflective clothing or a reflective vest can increase their own visibility.

 

In addition, cyclists should wear a helmet ever. During a fall or accident, a helmet from serious head injuries can protect. It is these injuries can lead to serious health problems for themselves and can quickly become a financial burden. At least for financial support private accident insurance can provide you guaranteed in such cases. A helmet and clothing or bag with reflective tape can keep you safer on the road.