Reflective clothing saves cyclists at night riding

The big problem is that cyclist’s night is not well regarded. Wearing a safety vest can enhance the visibility and make cyclists be seen and be safer.

Well, now there is a spray that solves this problem...

Volvo has teamed up with a Swedish company to produce a spray Albedo100 whose job it is to make your reflective clothing. While day, natural light is invisible, it reacts with headlamp lights at night, and producing the same effect they have reflective strips.

In addition, it leads to first wash, so I do not have to wear the same clothes (or vest) every time you go out on the bike. It can be applied to a wide range of articles (and textures) different from accessories chic clothing, shoes, helmet, wheelchair or backpack with reflective tape.

Currently, the spray is able test - offering free vela six stores in London - and will expand the availability and internationally, if it proves feasible for commercialization.

Be seen and be safe on fog day

The National Meteorology Administration issued Monday morning, a yellow code warning now casting fog and ice, available in seven counties in the southeast. A reflective vest can enhance your visibility with good effect. Available at: 19/12/2016 8:00 until 12.19.2016 11.00. Subsequently, code yellow fog was extended throughout the county of Constanta, between the hours 11.00-14.00.

Local low visibility is less than 200 m and 50 m isolated.

Code yellow fog was extended for the second time in Constanta County, between the hours 14.00-17.00.

Associated phenomenon: frost.

It will signal: local fog which reduces visibility below 200 meters and 50 meters isolated.

According to meteorologists, between 6.00 and 10.00 in the counties of Braila, Illovo, Islamite, Telegram, Giurgiu and Calare was reported fog phenomenon that decreases visibility locally, below 200 meters and 50 meters isolated. Also in these areas still isolated, filing icy conditions can occur. Immediate warnings of weather phenomena are valid for a period not exceeding six hours, NAM states.

ROAD POLICE GUIDELINES:

Drivers should wear a safety vest and adjust speed depending on visibility and road conditions, to increase within walking distance between vehicles, use low beam (along with the fog in low visibility conditions) and take into account that at fog overcome is the most dangerous maneuver.

Apart from the usual rules on the movement of Fog, should be considered and specific recommendations highways:

- Follow directions displayed on electronic boards, primarily those related to speed!

- Increase the distance between the vehicles in motion!

- Do not turn off the lanes and the emergency lane! In case of power failure or technical failure, turn on hazard warning lights, equip yourself with reflective vest, remove occupants off the roadway and place reflective triangles, one after the other, at greater distances!

Reflective material sports clothes

Caledonia returns for autumn and winter with a new line fit wear, signed with created for the occasion hash tag #CLZFITNESS. The campaign took part in an American model and actress Kelly.

What are the characteristics of the new collection Caledonia? All have leggings and flat seams are sewn with breathable reflective materials and using technology LYCRA SPORT for maximum comfort during physical activity. The whole line focuses on technical performance then, already tested by the Italian brand on other popular products such as tights or denim leggings. Moreover, among the new find also tops in versions push up total control shaper and as a complement to the line Fitness. Each product is designed to provide comfort and shape the buttocks, abdomen and whole body.

The basis for the autumn-winter collection Caledonia is seamless leggings allowing total freedom of movement. Models used for the production of a modern high-tech fiber, which is very soft to the touch. As mandatory must-have for all lovers of active lifestyle will prove leggings fitness TERMICO, designed for sports grown in the open air - even during the winter months. Their secret lies in the special technology. With a light layer of reflective fabric on the inner side, models Caledonia regulate body temperature and help keep warm. Reflective print KEEP RUNNING which adorns leg leggings, aims to improve your visibility especially in the evening.

The sports collection Caledonia there is three modeling bras sports. Their specially designed cups for comfort and perfect fit to the body through the use of latest technology and fast-drying materials. In the season of autumn-winter 2016/17 there wills also reflective vest that complement your lookup. Both the oversize and slim-fit version will blend in well with leggings Caledonia.

Eyes on a new line Fitness attracts also contrasting color palette, full of vivid fluorescent shades both in the form of a comprehensive pronto or individual accents.

Adidas Superstar consists of a reflective material

If you think you've now seen all the performances of the Adidas Superstar, you have to look at this version – it’s shinning at night with its reflective tape.

There is a technique that Adidas previously applied on the ZX Flux and consists of a reflective material. Reflective sneakers are not new. You see this especially running shoes have to stand out in the dark.

However, it is very different. In ordinary daylight, the material is black or gray, but you seem light in the dark then create all kinds of colors. It can reflect the light like the safety vest, but also some different, it’s more cool than safety vest.

Safety vest for bike’s owner

"Is your bike in order, you will receive a road safety gadget," said police spokeswoman Isolde Van Eenooghe. "Deliver you an extra effort to be visible, for example by wearing a fluorescent safety vest, and then you win a cinema ticket or a voucher bike." The cyclists, who are not in order, need to bring their bikes in order within a week and checked by the police.

Collaboration

Road safety around schools is a priority for the local police. The working group traffic and mobility education, short vemoe, has been working for several years to teach students to safely participate in traffic. Under the motto “Swim you learn in the pool, biking on the road pulls vemoe to the schools to teach the children, both in the classroom and on the road, main road and cycling skills. In secondary schools, the working group is in dialogue with the next generation of drivers.

Road safety is also a theme that lives among the members of the youth council Knokke-Heist. “We stand 100 percent behind this action," said Philippe Hill Mans. "Especially during the dark months, it is important that school children stand out in traffic. A good bicycle or wearing fluorescent and reflective material can make a difference. With the gadgets and prizes we want extra motivate young cyclists clearly visible to be. "

Preventive controls

The local police continued in October preventive bicycle checks in the elementary schools of Damme and Knokke-Heist. In total, 741 bikes were checked. About three in 10 bikes were technically out of order. 69 bikes had no or a faulty bike. "Our campaigns and preventive controls have become more effective," says Isolde Van Eenooghe. "At the start of controls in 2013 was one of the two bikes out of order. In particular, mountain bikes and racing bicycles are a problem. Parents often forget that these sports bikes must be equipped in darkness with lights and reflectors."

The police in safety reflective vest and youth council checked during the operation in 2015-2016 a total of 476 bicycles in Knokke-Heist. Of these, 109 bicycles traffic safely. The cyclists were given a report warning and had to put in order their bikes within the week.

Safety vest for ride on a horse

In addition to fun exercise have intercourse with horses a relaxing effect for many. And there are many approaches to choose from - in addition to dressage and show jumping, for example, even eventing, vaulting, endurance and driving. Riding with wearing reflective vest is also the largest disability sport in Sweden.

See price comparisons of riding schools here.

Riding schools now offer their students more choice than before, and teaching can be organized in different ways, says Nina Anyai, district of the Swedish Equestrian Federation and the riding school at Clare's riding club with 40 years of experience in riding school.

- Many students have individual preferences as they may be difficult to make up a day of the week. It may also involve groups of fewer students to requests from students, but at a slightly higher price. Every year damaged some 13 000 people in connection with riding or handling of horses, and 700 people who work with horses.

Through the years, therefore, the requirements and restrictions increased on safety and protective equipment and safety vest. I think Nina Anyai is good, although it also requires more of the riding schools. All riding schools that are connected to the Swedish Equestrian Federation take out membership of the pupils. This fee also includes a member insurance that provides good protection, she says.

At Clare Mountain keeps it open seven days a week, from seven in the morning until ten in the weekday evenings.

- Riding School also serves as recreation. There is always staff. In addition, we organize activities during the holidays.

Club activities are dependent on a lot of voluntary work and on weekends and holidays, many active to help with the family days, cleaning days, children's activities and so on.

- But we must not forget that the horse is a living tool that should have care every day of the year. Unlike many other sports, a riding school, therefore, not be operated with only voluntary contributions, this also requires trained personnel, says Nina in safety clothing.

The ride is relatively expensive. One semester with a lesson a week can cost upwards of 4000 kronor. It is customary to also be able to purchase single lessons, and often there is try-off for those who want to test a few times.

Nina Anyai wishes Riding School sagging raising lecture fees from year to year.

- As a nonprofit organization, we strive to keep the fees in order to make horseback riding accessible to more people. We want to give those who do not have your own horse the opportunity to learn to ride at a reasonable price and also the opportunity to compete at the riding school horses.

Swedish equestrian sport is unique in the world, both in scope and availability. Riding club is a stable slope with many opportunities for local residents, not least in terms of public health. It is high time that the municipalities strategically and seriously take advantage of the important resource that consider Swedish Equestrian Federation that are actively working to strengthen the dialogue between riding clubs and municipalities.

Nina Anyais experience is that the attitude to riding school differs between municipalities.

- Those who are familiar with the matter understands the importance of supporting our business, and that investment in riding schools is incredibly valuable back. You realize how much togetherness with horses actually provides for people of all ages - in addition to the riding itself, you learn to take responsibility, to develop leadership ability by managing horses of several hundred kilos and you get a nice community with both humans and animals.

Fact: As you begin

Visit some riding schools with experienced and well-trained staff. Is there access to the riding arena? Good trails if you like to ride out? Ask how the queue system works and when to enroll.

The equipment need not be so advanced in the beginning. First, you need helmet and suitable footwear, preferably also safety vest. It is important that both the helmet and vest fit the rider. A safety vest with reflective tape in the wrong size can do more harm more than benefit.

The helmet should sit firmly on your head and not loose. A helmet with a bang, for example, dropped in the stable time, is replaced. Avoid any time to borrow a helmet. Check that the helmet is CE marked. Folksam's test of riding helmets last year show large differences between the best and worst helmet.

Shoes or boots should have heels, so the foot from sliding through the stirrup. Choose soft trousers, preferably without sharp seams. Sweater or jacket should not have fixed hood.

Should you decide to continue riding, you can invest in breeches, horse riding shoes or boots - are used for good prices.

Safety First, Safety vest

The Cyclo 64 Billère is doing well. Clearly, balance sheets are good. Cyclists in reflective vest have swallowed no less than 4 000 km during Sunday outings. If the weather had been kinder, the counter would certainly have been higher. The club, met on 16 December, also participated in its usual activities in Spain in connection with the twinning of Sabiñánigo, as well as many outings in the department and a significant interest in humanitarian events like the Telethon, the path of the heart or Alzheimer's.

The president, André, thanked the City and technical services for their regular support. The downside, however, was issued by "Mr. Security," Jean-Patrick, who said that the roads out in the region are often poorly maintained. But he was keen to stress the behavior imbued with wisdom of club cyclists who demonstrate discipline and responsiveness "The compliance by each contributes to the safety of the group.”This was followed by a reminder of the mandatory safety rules also apply to cyclists outside the club: safety vest port in case of reduced visibility, lamps fixed on the bike, white front and red in back. During outings, cohesion is essential. Cyclists must be responsible and vigilant with respect to drivers and barriers and monitor each other.

An observation was made at the bike paths that are not or little passable by cyclists, as sweepers in safety clothing are sending pebbles and leaves, not to mention the glass bottles often very numerous.

The 2017 season will start on March 12 ended on October 8. The big events of the year will once again Quebrantahuesos, Spain, June 17 for the outdoor riding pairing. The office was renewed without surprise: André remains president and treasurer, Jean-Michel, secretary, Roger, and Jean-Patrick security.