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In autumn and winter it's often dark and wet, so make sure you're visible when out and about. Don't forget to take your lights out with you when cycling. Lights and the Law The Highway Code states that, at night, cyclists must have white front and red rear lights. Bikes must also be fitted with a red rear reflector and amber pedal reflectors. Having white front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. Flashing lights are permitted, but we recommended you also use a constantly-illuminated front light, particularly if you are riding in areas without street lighting. Hovering your mouse cursor over the symbols on the weather panel on this page will display daily sunrise and sunset times, so that you know in advance when you're going to need lights. Contact your local cycle shop for advice on buying the right lights for your bike. Be Seen If you’re cycling in dark or dim conditions, you should: Ensure that you have front and rear bike ligh...

Modern high-end light systems offer enough brightness to give your riding companions sunburn (kidding!). And, they come in a wide variety of price points. But, how much light is needed for safe road or off-road riding?We have a wide assortment of bicycle lights for every purpose! Light It Up To illuminate the road or trail ahead for your own eyes, not just to be seen at night by others, 10 watts is a good starting point. In general, the greater the headlight's wattage, the brighter the light. There are also systems with yellow and white light, the latter being brighter at the same wattage. Find The Right Features Modern lighting systems are packed with features. There are twin- and single-beam headlight systems. There are different battery types (rechargeables are found on better lights). There are ingenious quick-release mounts so you can install and remove the light in a blink. Most lights offer high- and low-beam options like your car (use the high beam for downhills, pitc...