Follow this checklist for your lights before you ride:

• if the weather is bad day or night
• never cycle at night without lights
• front lamp, showing white light
  • positioned centrally up to 1500mm from the ground, aligned towards
• rear lamp, coloured red
  • positioned centrally between 350mm and 1500mm from the ground
• any number of additional lights may be added providing they follow the conditions above

All reflectors should follow this guide:

• rear reflectors are required by law
  • clean
  • visible
  • coloured red
  • positioned centrally
  • between 350mm and 900mm from the ground
• pedal reflectors after 1 October 1985 are required by law
  • clean
  • visible
  • coloured amber
  • recommended to have 4
  • visible from the front and rear

Your tyres should follow this guide:

• check the marked pressure on the tyre sidewall
• check for cuts, marks or excessive wear
• type of tyre is suitable for what you plan on using it for e.g. road, mountain

Check your brakes with the following:

• positioned correctly
• test them out to make sure they are working
• front and rear
• if you're worried, go to a bike shop

What you should wear before you ride:

• comply with National Safety Standard
• helmet
  • always replace after an incident
  • ask for fitting advice
  • adjusted to fit your head
• clothing
  • bright
  • reflective

Follow this guide for your seat:

• correct height so you can touch the ground with at least half your foot
• comfortable
• check for wears or tears
• secure