Last month we ran some light campaigns, trying to raise awareness amongst cyclists about the importance of using lights at night. It is certainly a safety issue, but also a legal issue. You have to, by law, have a front white light and rear red light.
We’ve noticed a fair few lightless folk out there recently so clearly our work is not yet done. So we’re trialling a new idea… giving out bunches of lights to generous cyclists who stop their lightless peers and give them a set of our lights. We’re calling them our Light Angels. If you’d like the chance to stop other cyclists and pass on some of our lights, then why not sign up to be a Light Angel? We’ll post you out 10 sets of lights to get you started. Just leave a comment below and we’ll get in touch.
30 comments
Seb says:
Nov 30, 2011
Sounds interesting. Would make my occasional grumbles to fellow cyclists more purposeful…!
Emily says:
Nov 30, 2011
I got hit by a car yesterday on my bike so very keen to prevent it happening to others!
Paul says:
Nov 30, 2011
This is another great idea, well done K&C
Kate Crowhurst says:
Nov 30, 2011
Such an amazing idea – makes me cringe when I see people cycling with no lights. Especially when they are wearing dark coloured clothing. Some people have a complete disregard for their personal safety.
Adam says:
Nov 30, 2011
Given my current ranting level when I see people without them I’d love to help! Does it have to be in K&C though?
AB says:
Nov 30, 2011
Sounds interesting. Count me in.
Jason Guest says:
Nov 30, 2011
Sounds a great idea. I’m keen!
steve warren says:
Nov 30, 2011
am up for this, i seen a man hit by a car the outher day, he had no lights.
SW says:
Nov 30, 2011
Good idea, it might get more people of the path and onto the road as well
David Crowley says:
Nov 30, 2011
See many without lights. This would make my night time commute better for me and better for them.
cliff says:
Nov 30, 2011
I daily cycle between West End and Camden and invariably see cyclists without lights. Even in Regents Park where it is particularly dark. I always attempt to engage the cyclists. Being able to give them a set of lights would be very effective I reckon
Regards
Cliff
Henry Martin says:
Nov 30, 2011
I cycle from bermondsey to kings cross everyday, would be more than happy to share the light.
Roxy says:
Nov 30, 2011
Great idea! Would lI’ve to be an angel
ROBERT says:
Nov 30, 2011
Woop Woop!
Paul says:
Nov 30, 2011
It sounds like a great idea – I see more people without lights than with, and often speeding along dimly-lit pavements – I’d happily give out lights too …
Zack says:
Dec 1, 2011
who knew it was a legal requirement?! I, like many other cyclists, don’t run a front light but if someone passed me one on my ride I would definitely equip it…So count me in
Laura says:
Dec 1, 2011
I’m excited to be a light angel ready for Christmas!
Giles Mann says:
Dec 2, 2011
I’d like to sign up! There are too many cyclists out there who have been left in the dark…
Phil Vautier says:
Dec 2, 2011
very excited to sign up…I see too many cyclists with no lights on my commute back from uni every weekend.
Jonathan Webster says:
Dec 2, 2011
I think this important issue…It is right to thrust it into the spotlight, and illuminate the problem for those still fumbling in the dark.
Rebecca says:
Dec 3, 2011
Count me in!
Peter says:
Dec 6, 2011
Such a bright idea. Please sign me up.
Patrick says:
Dec 6, 2011
Sounds great, I’ll give some lights out.
Simon says:
Dec 7, 2011
What a fantastic idea, I frequently see cyclists without lights – so now I can offer them something to lighten up their day.
Simon Nurse says:
Dec 8, 2011
Hello. What a great idea. Vive le cycling community! Should you wish to extend your excellent campaign to Cardiff, I’d be very willing to help
Yuna says:
Dec 9, 2011
I am definetly up for this! Especially the kids in my area!
Inge says:
Dec 11, 2011
I would love to be a Light Angels. What a good time to do it at Christmas. Angels were involved in bringing Good News even 2000 years ago….. Lets bring light to the world!
jonboy0011 says:
Dec 14, 2011
Great idea – please send them on!
Jacqueline Skott says:
Dec 15, 2011
It’s quite scary how many people cycle without lights and in dark clothing. What a great idea
Bibiana Gomez Escobar says:
Feb 9, 2012
I was lucky enough to come across a Light Angel last night after my 3 year old lights were stolen in Dalston…so she really was an angel. Specially as two blocks later a copper was giving away tickets to those with no lights!
So I would be very happy to return the favour.