Outdoors with Jim Collins: Bike glow safety light

One of the most fun things that Linda and I enjoy is riding our trail bikes. Often we ride around our little Alba Borough in between trips. Safety is the number one priority since a cyclist has no protection other than a helmet if hit by any type of vehicle.
Bike Glow Safety Light gives one much needed protection when riding during the low light hours of early morning or near dusk in the evening. According to Bicyclesafe.com, high visibility from the side is critical for safe cycling in low-light conditions because the most common vehicle-to-bicycle collision scenario is a vehicle hitting a cyclist from the right or left side perpendicular to the bicycle.
The Bike Glow Safety Light is a completely waterproof, battery operated, light system that is wrapped around the frame of a bicycle. Unlike pedal reflectors that can only be seen when a vehicle is directly behind or traveling directly toward a bicycle rider, the Bike Glow illuminates a bike so brightly that it can be seen from any direction at greater distances.
Bike Glow Safety Light is a ten-foot flexible light tube that uses electroluminescent technology and bright colors for increased visibility from the side. The flexible tube provides multiple points of visibility for cyclists from all angles, and the new waterproof unit can be used in any weather condition.
Bike Glow is easily installed on a bicycle by wrapping the light around the frame and securing it in place with the accompanying attachment ties. The battery unit is attached with a secure Velcro strap either under the seat, on the side of the frame or even the handlebars depending on user preference. The lights can be set for constant illumination, slow flashing or fast flashing modes depending on user preference.
Bike Glow is powered by 2-AA batteries in the power unit. One set of batteries provide Bike Glow Safety Light users with 120 hours of protection when set to a flashing mode, and 50 hours when set for constant illumination. The entire system weighs only 2 ounces. This product is adaptable to any size bicycle, including children's size bikes
This product is brand new and I have not found it in two local bike shops yet, but as a courtesy I have contacted both shops and given them the information. The product sells for $24.95 and comes in a variety of colors. You can get this unit by going online at http://www.bikeglow.com/. One can never be too visible on a bike.