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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Paddy Maddison

‘You don’t need one … until you do’: 10 safety essentials cyclists won’t leave home without

Photo of cyclist wearing helmet riding around city in evening against sun
Live life in the fast lane … but do so safely. Photograph: Nuclear_lily/Getty Images/iStockphoto

How many cyclists does it take to change a lightbulb? Three. One to climb the ladder, two to stand at the bottom arguing about whether or not they should be wearing a helmet.

I joke, of course. But there’s no denying cycling safety is a complex and divisive topic. Personally? I enjoy my rides more when I feel visible and protected. Thanks to a disappointing absence of thoughtfully executed cycling infrastructure in much of the UK, this often means leaning on gadgets and gizmos to offer something resembling peace of mind.

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