Bike lights for a brighter and safer ride

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 16:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Stay safe. (Thomas Jarrand via Unsplash/)Whether you’re biking on a busy city street or a quiet dirt road, reliable bike lights are a must. Why risk an accident because a driver can’t see you or strain your eyes looking for twists and turns in the road? Bike lights don’t need to be complicated or expensive to be effective. Here are four great options to enhance your ride—there’s even an option for those of you who use a bike-share system.Lights that will make you stand out on the road. (Amazon/)For a bright set of head and tail lights that will stay securely in place, grab this combo from Cygolite. The flashing tail light is visible for well over half a mile, even in the daytime. 700 lumens may not be the highest number on the market, but the lens keeps the light controlled. No need to use batteries—all it takes...

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