Bike Safety

Here at The Bike Shop we know Safety is the most important thing to all our clients.

We stock all the safety accessories you need concerning your well being whilst on the roads on your bicycle.
Every year there are several cycling fatalities on Irish roads and countless collisions involving cyclists.

These can all be prevented by using our top tips:

• Always wear a helmet.
• Never cycle in the dark without adequate lighting – white for front, red for rear.
• Always wear luminous clothing such as hi-vis vests, fluorescent armbands and reflective belts.
• Always look behind and give the proper signal before moving off, changing lanes or making a turn .
• Follow the rules of the road, never run traffic lights or weave unpredictably in and out of traffic.
• aintain your bike properly – in particular, your brakes should work properly and your tyres should be inflated to the right pressure and be in good condition.
• Respect other road users – don’t get into shouting matches with motorists; stop at pedestrian crossings; don’t cycle on the footpath.
• Watch your speed, especially when cycling on busy streets and going downhill.
• Steer well clear of left-turning trucks: let them turn before you move ahead.