Why Bike Maintenance Makes You a Safer Cyclist Keeping your bike in good condition is one of the simplest things you can do to stay safe on the road. A well-maintained bike handles better, stops faster, and is far less likely to let you down mid-ride. Pair that with being properly visible, and you're doing [...]
Why Side Visibility Matters for Cyclists Most bike lights face forward and backward — but what about drivers approaching from the side? Studies show that a significant number of cycling collisions involve vehicles that simply didn't see the rider from a lateral angle. That's the problem the Brightside side light is designed to solve. [...]
Every parent wants their child to love cycling. The question is how to get them started — and the answer, according to most parents and child development experts, is a balance bike. Not stabilisers. Not a tricycle. A balance bike. Here's why — and why the Brightside My Balance Bike range is one of [...]
Why You Should Use Bike Lights Day and Night Most cyclists think bike lights are for riding after dark. Switch them on at dusk, off at dawn — job done. But if that's your approach, you're invisible for some of the most dangerous moments of your entire ride. Here's why smart cyclists keep their [...]
Looking forward to another great show at London's Excel this weekend. Always exciting getting ready for these events (and hard work.....!) Come and say hello if you're there! Aidan Brightside
Great to see that our Brightside amber side light has been included in some of the Road.cc best cycling accessories. Have a look - simple and easy fix to staying lit from the sides, not just the front and back! http://road.cc/content/feature/235669-roadccs-best-cycling-accessories-year-2017-18 Thanks Roadcc!
London to Brighton Ride this weekend! Although we aren't riding we'll be at the finish to see all the riders come in. Well done to everyone who is riding, hope you have a great day and the weather stays nice for you !
We are looking forward to the London to Brighton bike ride as this year we have sponsored the ride and will have a stand in the finisher's area in Brighton. To help all the riders, we are giving £5 0ff the sale price of our lights for all the finishers! Good luck and see you [...]
After the launch of our amber side light we have released the second of our lights, Topside. The dual front and rear light puts out a combined 60 lumens which, with the magnified fish eye lens really packs a punch and makes for an excellent every day light. The rechargeable 650MaH battery lasts up to [...]
The release of our Topside light last year hasn't gone unnoticed. It has gained some fantastic reviews and is taking on some of the world's best bike light manufacturers. The rechargeable, light and waterproof unit will run for up to 43 hours and with the five modes there is sufficient lighting for all different types [...]
