Best Cycling accessories

Best cycling accessories

1. A Bell. Some cyclists are a bit disdainful of a bell but if you are a commuter you will find a bell invaluable. Generally pedestrians do not look at traffic, often they rely only on hearing. A bell is invaluable for making your presence know. A bell will bring greater cooperation than shouting at people in anger. I can’t say I have a bell on my racing bikes but on my commuter bike it is very useful when cycling around Oxford.
2. Lights. If you drive around Oxford at night, you notice 1) how many cyclist ride without lights and 2) how difficult it is to see them. It is really dangerous. Because even at the best of times cars often don’t see cyclists. It makes me laugh when people ride with a helmet but without lights. A helmet is of little benefit when a car knocks you off. Lights may prevent countless accidents.
3. Fluorescent strips. Fluorescent strips are nearly as effective as lights in increasing visibility. They may not win you style awards but safety is my highest priority. Needless to say I haven’t got round to putting them on my racing bike though.