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Hi Vis Helmet Hack

May 19, 2019 by David Longdon 1 Comment

Earlier this year there was a big press announcement and social media buzz about Bontrager's new "WaveCell" helmet design. Bontrager claimed their new collapsable matrix design to be much safer than helmets using MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) technology. I've since noticed they backtracked on that claim and it now says "compared to styrofoam helmets." The … [Read more...] about Hi Vis Helmet Hack

Contest: Night Riding & Running Best Practices

October 30, 2018 by David Longdon 2 Comments

Autumn 2018: An advisory sign in Seattle's Sam Smith Park

The dark season is upon us: day length is currently decreasing by about 3 minutes per day. The shortest day of 2018 happens on Dec 21, which for long-time residents of the Pacific Northwest is the day we all rejoice because the days start to get longer. It's also the time of year for discussions and debates about the best ways to be visible to motorists. Back in the early … [Read more...] about Contest: Night Riding & Running Best Practices

Be Bright at Night

December 18, 2016 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

This time of year when more of us are cycling at night, my social media feed fills up with complaints, strong opinions, and debates about bike lighting and visibility. Back in the early days of the Velocity blog, I ran an annual "Most Visible Cyclist" contest. Folks submitted some great solutions, and most of them still look decent now almost ten years … [Read more...] about Be Bright at Night

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