“Cyclists, shine and sparkle!” This Tuesday, December 21, is the longest night of the year, the light only lasts a few hours since the sun rises at 9:01 am to set at 5:04 pm. The entry into winter, a symbolic date chosen by several associations for the defense of the little queen to show that we can cycle all year round In the Manche center, the V’Lo associations in Saint-Lô and the Roues Libres en Coutancais launch “Winter Festival, cycle”, a call for a night walk this Tuesday, December 21 for all lovers of two wheels: cyclists, mountain bikers, Sunday walkers, those who use the bike to go to work.
Be well equipped, and visible
A first festive meeting to bring together everyday cyclists and Sunday cyclists, but that’s not all, explains Patrick Laisné, co-president of the Saint-Loise V’lo association ” We wanted to show that cycling is not only summer, but it can be all year round, if you are well equipped. But in winter we also have the constraint of the brightness and the night which falls quickly, we will therefore take the opportunity to educate everyone, to be visible. “
You must have bright, fluorescent clothing and a vest as well as lights on your bike.
You can pedal very well in winter and in safety want to remind the two associations on the occasion of this winter day. also the opportunity to recall that the facilities are generally insufficient in the Channel to secure the movements of cyclists
If you are interested, the appointment is set for Tuesday, December 21 at 6 p.m. Green Beach St-Lô and to Coutances, at 6.30 p.m. Place du Parvis with bicycle equipped with lamps, candle holders, bulbs and indicators.