Wear a bright coloured and correctly fitted safety helmet that complies with international standards (such as EN1078 from European Union, AS/NZS2063 from Australia / New Zealand or ASTM F1447 from United States of America).
Wear bright, light-coloured, fluorescent or reflective and well-fitted clothing, or a reflective belt, particularly at night or in poor light.
Wear personal protective equipment for example, pads, gloves.
Choose a right type and size of cycle for you.
Cycle must be fitted with a warning bell and a rear red reflector.
Make sure the brakes are suitably adjusted and in proper working order, and can stop the wheels effectively.
Tyres should be in good condition with clearly visible tread pattern and are properly pumped up
Moving parts should be oiled sufficiently.
Chain should be suitably tight with no sign of damage or rust.
Remember to check that the batteries of the lamps have sufficient energy for the whole journey. Carry spare batteries and lamps.
The front or side of the cycle should be fitted with white reflectors and the pedals with amber reflectors.
Any articles carried should be light and small. They should be placed in the basket or carrier, which is firmly tightened on your cycle.
Plan the journey in advance and make use of the cycle tracks as far as possible.
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