{"id":21395,"date":"2022-04-21T08:05:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T15:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=21395"},"modified":"2022-04-26T19:58:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T02:58:57","slug":"5-ways-stay-visible-traffic-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-ways-stay-visible-traffic-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Stay Visible in Traffic When Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are five essential ways to stay visible in traffic when cycling. These tips will help you to keep yourself safe as you enjoy your favorite activity, cycling.<\/p>\n

If you are a cyclist, you already understand the importance of staying alert and staying safe when you are on the road. It is a pity that we have to work so hard to stay safe. But it is nonetheless a fact of life. There are many things that you can do to help improve your safety and ensure you reach your destination in one piece. However, none of these are more important than making sure that you stay visible in traffic when cycling. When you are cycling with large, motorized vehicles around you, you need to make sure you stand out and that you are noticed. Here are some tips on what you can do to make sure you stay visible in traffic when cycling.<\/p>\n

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#1: Lighten Up!<\/h2>\n

If you are riding after dark or at dusk or dawn, you need to make sure your bike can be readily noticed by drivers. You should do this by making sure you have a decent headlight and taillight. This usually means a white headlight that can be seen from 300 to 500 feet in the front and a red taillight that can be seen several hundred feet to the rear. You should also make sure you have adequate reflectors. This means on the bike fenders, spokes, and pedals, and even on your wrists, ankles, chest, legs, and back.<\/p>\n

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