Lights & accessories for spring riding!

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As the nights are getting shorter and days are getting longer (weather should be getting warmer) , we will all be itching to get out. To stay safe and warm we need to be think about what we wear and that when the sun fade we can be seen. So I picked out what I think we should all have when riding in the spring evenings.

Bike lights

We all tend to push ourselves that little bit extra in spring and cycle further than we wanted or get a puncture you may get caught in the dark. Below are a few bike lights I’ve found on Amazon that I think will make you see and be seen better.

Best ValueHighest RatingLuxury Choice
Balhvit Bike Light SetSIGMA SPORT – light set Aura 80CECO-USA: Headlight & COB LED
Current Price *£11.99£61.49£131.33
Connection TypeUSB – RechargeableUSB – RechargeableUSB – Rechargeable
Max Working Time After Fully Charged6 Hours5 – 15 Hours5 – 35 Hours
Brightness80 Lumen1000 Lumen
Modes449
Waterproof LevelIPX4 IPX4 IP67
Intended UseBe SeenSee / Be SeenSee / Be Seen
* Price at time of press.

Accessories

Road conditions in the string can range from snow to dry. The temperatures can also vary from -5C to 15C. So with that in mind below are a list of accessories I will take with me when riding outside this spring.

1) Good all weather tyres: (not really accessories but vital for spring)

My go to choice is either Continental Ultra GatorSkin 700 x 25C DuraSkin Tyre & Unisex’s Race Tube Wide 28″ Inner, Black, [25-622->32-630] Pack of 2 or Continental Unisex’s Grand Prix 4 Season Tyre, Black, 700 x 25 C & Unisex’s Race Tube Wide 28″ Inner, Black, [25-622->32-630] Pack of 2.

2) Warm Socks

My wife bought me some of these at Christmas they are really comfortable and warm. DANISH ENDURANCE Performance Crew Cycling Socks, Cushioned Bike Socks, 3 Pack for Men and Women

3) Neck Warmer

This keeps your neck and ears warm when the temperature drops. Here is Amazons choice. Winter Neck Warmer Fleece Windproof Neck Gaiter Snood for Men Women Cold Weather Face Scarf Headwear for Skiing Running Cycling

3) Winter Gloves

This keeps fingers and hands warm when the temperature drops. Here is Amazons top rated. BOILDEG Cycling Gloves Full Finger Mountain Bike Gloves with Anti-Slip Shock-Absorbing Pad Breathable,Touchscreen MTB Road Biking Gloves for Men/Women

Kyle Goodram

Kyle is a digital writer for MuckersWorldwide.com I've been out riding all over Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire for the last 12 years. It is mainly to keep fit as I love food and would be 16st if I didn't ride my bike at least 3 times a week. This leads me to Muckers Worldwide, as when the weather is un-rideable (fair weather cyclist) I move indoors to cycle on Rouvy. We have a large group of races that we race throughout winter in the UK. Hope you come and join us on a Tuesday & Thursday title of the races are "Muckers". Thanks, Kyle

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