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Know How To Ride Safely At Night Tip #132 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual
Riding at night offers two challenges: seeing and being seen. Bright lights, reflective clothing and helmet graphics, and even additional lights on your bike or person are the key. Bright colors aid conspicuity by day, but don't help much after sunset. A reflective vest is a good solution, as...
Published on March 8 2014, 11:54
Source: www.cycleworld.com
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