When cycling in traffic on busy roads, particularly in low visibility, you want to be sure that you can be seen by other cyclists, car drivers and pedestrians. Bright colours, lights and reflective clothing all help your visibility.
Many city bikes and e-bikes have fixed lights are part of their design so you will never accidentally stay too late somewhere and be caught in the dark. However, if your bike doesn’t have lights then there are powerful but lightweight rechargeable lights to choose from. Many use thick rubber bands to secure them so you don’t even need tools to put them on and they charge with a standard USB port so are really easy to use.
In the dark reflective strips on your clothing can be really eye-catching but in daylight are barely visible. Discreet reflective details on seams and cuffs can transform your under-stated daytime jacket into a glowing beacon under the flash of a headlight!