When the weather gets better and the days become longer, the number of cyclists on the way to work increases. The VBG provides tips for safe cycling with reflective vest.
The most important reasons why people drive the bike to work: it is cost-effective, it saves the environment and it is good for one's own health. By cycling, you can improve your fitness and "kick" away on your way home. With the right clothes and a traffic-compatible bike, you can go.
Check the light and brake
If you belong to the beautiful weather cyclists, you should check your bike before the first ride. It is best to place it in a bicycle workshop for inspection. It is especially important that front and rear light as well as the brakes work. It is also much easier to cycle with well-pumped tires.
Wear eye-catching clothing
Also in the summer it is advisable to wear bright or color-accentuated clothes. Because the sun does not always shine, it is advisable to look for clothes with reflective stripes or elements. Ideal is, for example, Such as a thin, bright yellow or orange safety vest, which can easily be worn over everyday wear.
Protect the head
The VBG also recommends a helmet to protect the head during falls. More comfortable, but also more expensive, is an airbag helmet worn around the neck. Anyone who uses his bicycle for his / her work should check whether there is an operating instruction for the helm.
Fingers away from the mobile phone
When you ride a bicycle, you can use your mobile phone as well as while driving. Also for listening to music with headphones should be waived for security reasons.
Further information and tips can be found in the VBG brochure "Using the bike safely mobile with reflective tape".
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