"Quick Take: For senior cyclists, safe night riding = bright lights (front ≥700 lumens + steady rear), reflective coverage that moves as you pedal, clear-lens glasses, layered clothing for temps, familiar routes, and predictable riding with legal signals. Tell someone your route and carry a charged phone + mini repair kit."
"Front light: minimum 700 lumens for unlit roads; 1000+ lumens makes rough surfaces and potholes far easier to read. Angle it slightly down to avoid blinding others. Rear light: a steady (not only flashing) rear light is easier to track for drivers. Daytime-visible models are a plus at dusk. Side visibility: reflective ankle bands, spoke reflectors/covers, and tire sidewall strips help cross-traffic see your motion. I run reflective spoke covers and they pop at every pedal stroke. Battery plan: charge before every ride and keep a power bank or a compact backup blinker in your saddle bag."
Use a bright front light (minimum 700 lumens; 1000+ for rough surfaces) and a steady rear light to increase visibility. Add moving reflective elements (ankles, calves, spoke covers) and high-visibility clothing to convey motion to drivers. Wear clear-lens cycling glasses to block grit and improve contrast under LED and street lighting. Layer clothing for temperature drops and protect hands and ears to maintain comfort and reaction time. Choose familiar, predictable routes, signal legally, tell someone your plan, and carry a charged phone plus a compact repair kit and backup power for lights.
Read at Theoldguybicycleblog
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