Biker safety does not always get as much attention as it deserves. Safety may not sound like the coolest topic, but you have to stay alive to be able ride your bike. Sure, you know to wear a helmet, but there are other ways to provide yourself with protection on the road. One way is to buy and wear reflective patches and put reflective decals on your helmet.
One issue bikers face is many drivers simply do not see them, especially at night. When drivers are changing lanes, bikers can easily be hidden in blind spots. By adding reflective decals to your helmet, you increase the chances that other drivers will be able to see you. Visibility is important when you don't want to be taken out by 2,000 pounds of steel on a tiny curvy road.
Of course, you still want to keep you street cred. Reflective patches and decals come in any number of fierce designs from flames to stripes to skulls. You can get a black widow spider decal to match that awesome sew on patch you have on your jacket. You could also match your helmet decals to the ones on your bike.
Most decals are made out of reflective vinyl. They come in an easy peel-and-stick form. All you have to do is place them on your helmet and you are ready to ride. Nothing to it at all! Patches are also very easy to attach with a hot iron or simple needle and thread.
So the next time you are thinking about taking a ride, think about increasing your visibility, both for your own safety and so that people can see that awesome bike you have spent so much time making your own.
