Month: October 2016

The new kit with reflective material for cyclists

Giant popular firm already has available in its outlets authorized the new kit Giant Race Day , composed of short jersey, maillot long, short shorts, windbreaker reflective jacket, socks and short gloves. Designed for cyclists that the maximum required training and competing, both road and mountain, all garments Giant are made of fabrics of the highest quality, full of technologies that promote cycling performance and, of course, with the characteristic aesthetics of the firm.

Powered that allows rapid evacuation of sweat and drying, as well as presenting an antibacterial treatment that prevents odors. Manufacture by anatomical panels to help maximize speed, convenience and efficiency. The Long zipper is for easy opening and flat seams. +30 UPF sun protections prevent negative radiation. Three large back pockets with reflective tape and silicone strip on the back. In addition to the characteristics of short maillot, it provides long sleeves and fabric technology; a compound that provides greater heat capacity, excellent breathability, quick drying and anti-microbial treatment.

Windbreaker vest made based on a combination of fabrics format and that prevent the passage of wind and promote perspiration. Rear panel grid mesh that further optimizes is the evacuation of sweat, always staying dry.

Fabric structure and light compression recovery to favor higher performance for long periods of time. Of Lycra adjusted for comfort and aerodynamics. Palma grid reflective fabric meshes for better ventilation. Palma optimized for better touch handlebar and vibration absorption.

Chile extended deadline to purchase and wear reflective vests

The deadline to purchase and carry on every motor vehicle a reflective vest was extended until the end of January this year, but from the first day of February, the police and the auditors of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications apply the provisions of the statute that they established the obligation to carry at least one in every of these phones.

 

The Ministerial Regional Secretary for Transport and Telecommunications, Gabriel, who reiterated that the measure is aimed at protecting the lives of drivers who, under circumstances in low light, should get out of their cars, vans or trucks in streets, avenues, rural roads or highways.

 

“For us, the most important is the lives of drivers,” said Munoz, reiterating also should prevail self-care and the necessary measures for responsible driving and pay attention to the general conditions of traffic.

 

Munoz also indicated that according to statistics of the National Commission of Traffic Accidents, “in the last decade thousands of people (600 last year alone) were killed by being overwhelmed by other motorized when vehicles, without using safety vests, they stopped their phones on routes that crossed, they got off for some reason, but without the protection of reflective vest, which prevented be viewed by other drivers. ”

 

The reflective vest is described in Decree Law 164/2014, dated September 6 last year and amended administratively Traffic Law, the number 18,290.

 

This must be yellow (lemon), with at least the torso belts, five centimeters wide; forming a triangle on the back and be visible, at least, 150 meters from where the driver of the vehicle in detention has been lowered, with the obligation you put it on before leaving your mobile.

 

This situation can mean the difference between life or death of that person as a person wearing dark clothing it is difficult to find for drivers, as is usual, in the fall season – winter, and that visibility is a bit better but not decisive: if the person wears clothes in light colors 40 meters away is appreciated.

 

Moreover, this margin is risky because the distance required for a motor vehicle traveling at 100 kilometers per hour, according to the technicians, 113 meters.

 

It has also been established that, with reflective tape, drivers of mobile detainees routes are visible at 140 meters, if it takes lowlights which faces, and 400 meters if it has high beams, allowing appreciate the importance of using vest.

 

Motorcycle riders and cyclists are not obliged to wear reflective vests, but the demands for safe movement, later as reflective tapes are maintained; lights in good condition and helmet use, among others.

 

Police and the auditors of the Ministry of Transport require from the first of February that each motor vehicle carries at least a reflective vest, as well as required in Argentina and in eight European countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Norway, Spain and Sweden.

People go to the mall to buy reflective vests

In “Tacna Center” one of the biggest trade fairs of Tacna, it is observed and draws attention to the sale of the famous reflective vests in Chile is compulsory for all drivers to use, but sometimes hard to find.

 

Precisely positions garment being manufactured vests that since the first of January is required of Chilean drivers carry them in their vehicles. Traders Peruvians saw this as a big deal, seeing since last week thousands of Chileans seeking the garment in the neighboring city, said Arica Day.

“We bought many meters gender, but what was struggled to find gray duct reflective strip. It was sold in Tacna. We had to instruct Lima” explains Gabriela from a post.

And the sale of the vests has become a real boom in the city of Tacna, as far as buyers have come to Arica, Iquique and Antofagasta.

 

“Yesterday I sold 120 vests. One person was 30. He said he was going to sell in Antofagasta” he tells Carmen Pizarro, who sells two types of vests, according to quality.

The law of supply and demand also took effect in Tacna, because last week vests were 8 soles ($ 1,600 national currency). However, today the cheapest is 18 soles ($ 3,600) and the most expensive at 25 soles ($ 5,000). Round business!

“However it is cheaper, because in Arica apart they were exhausted, the last one found were 8 and up to 10,000 pesos (about 50 soles in Peru)” says the taxi driver Perez.

 

The manager of Tacna, Maritza, estimates that every day should be sold over three thousand units vests.

“At first we did not understand why ask so much, we had to go online and see the press to know. Here much of the local make clothes, but in other areas of the city is also selling. There is a lot competition.” he said.

 

LAW AND FINES

Effective from January 1, 2016 came into effect the decree requires motorists to carry compulsorily, safety vests inside the emergency kit for each car. The measure occurs throughout Chile.

This new measure aims to reduce the risks of accidents and abuses in areas of low visibility or night, when drivers should get out of their vehicles to repair any damage.

Learn to make your own reflective vest

The Government published what designs are allowed and the dimensions must have the safety vest.

 

Its market value reaches up to 20 times its manufacturing cost and fines for not having it reach up to $ 23 thousand. Sufficient numbers to get to work and learn how to make the garment fashionable this summer.

The materials are not hard to find and the sewing process is not that complicated, says Alejandra Alvarez, academic coordinator of the School of Design and Costumes of the US Pacific.

The Government published what designs are allowed and the dimensions must have the vest, so there is more to get to work:

 

Materials:

-1 Meter yellow cloth fluorine (you will use between 50 and 70 cm depending on your body type).

-Hilo The same color or transparent polyester.

–Reflective Tape of at least 50mm thick.

 

Making:

The designer of the US Pacific recommends that measures other garment is used as a reference, considering that the vest you’ll use on the clothes you have on. It cannot be too tight.

For women, measure the contour of the bust, which is the widest part of the torso, and give a few extra centimeters for added clearance.

 

When the reflective fabrics and the molds are already cut, and then come the seam. Then review the provision should be reflective hunches.

Bands around the torso should be at a minimum distance of 50mm between them, just as with the lower edge of the reflective fabric.

 

“With a home machine can be done without problems, because the materials are not very thick, but it would be advisable to work with the largest stitch and tension a little loose to avoid problems,” concludes the designer Alejandra Alvarez from the US Pacific.

Reflective tape enhance visibility at crossings

Zebra in nationwide event for you that in the MSR takes place September 1 to 9, is also involved police. Yesterday, before eight o’clock in the morning a chosen their habitat transition to the Street, where every morning pass dozens of children to nearby schools. The reflective material can enhance visibility when you are on the road.

Now children and youth with traffic cops in action Zebra mainly focus and transmit them information about safe behavior in traffic.

Officers tested the knowledge of children. Those who correctly answered the questions then handed small gifts reflective tape, or a memory game with traffic signs. They have provided in collaboration with the Road Safety and Health Insurance Interior Ministry.

Knowledge of some children was pleasantly surprised. “When we go through the transition, so we have to first look left, then right, then left again and then we can go, if, therefore, nothing comes. I know, we all learned it in school, “he boasted their knowledge Kate little, who had come in third grade.

“Zebra event for you look back, we organize every year in early September, when children go after the holidays for the first time in school. After a long sabbatical are still wide and do not give such careful as ever. That is why this preventive safety action at this time is very important, “said police spokesman Paul with safety vest.

“Children rules of safe behavior at crossings in the vast majority know and abide by them. Some adults, however, they, unfortunately, do not go good example. And now we are experiencing how a grown man defected outside the transition between passing vehicles, “she said spokesman Paul.

Pokémon Go by bike: reflective material make you be seen

Today Pokémon Go seduced the masses. Big or small, all play it. Recently, however, a new ally has joined the ranks of trainers. He even allowed some to perform feats. This is the bike with some reflective tape! It’s one of the best adventure companions to capture more and more Pokémon. We remind you that it’s important to be cautious in your environment playing Pokémon Go, whether on foot, bike or car. 

When it comes to go capture Pokémon, all means are good. Apart from walking, some were quick to get the bike to better unearth these little monsters. This is the case of Samuel Bare, a Pokémon trainer warned. The young man has already captured 114 Pokémon on the existing 151. A feat made possible thanks to the motivation but above all thanks to the bike.

Cycling in fact, we can cover greater distances to get from one place to another easier to find Pokémon. The proof: since Samuel Bare day Pokémon Go bike, he traveled 273 km, caught 114 Pokémon and rode levels in levels up to 24th.

An application that makes pedaling

With this application, players have a new motivation to take up sport, especially cycling. To become “the best trainer” requires a lot of investment and a bit of sport is not an obstacle to the ultimate quest.

Samuel Bare, meanwhile, has launched the Pokémon quest armed with rechargeable battery placed next to his laptop, all stowed in a pocket mounted on his bike. Today Pokémon Go is the opportunity for the youth to have fun outside. The occasion also discover full of new places, all through physical activity. And sometimes there are many dangerous on road because the car is too much, reflective vest can help to enhance your visibility, make you safer.

So, according to you, Pokémon Go could it be a motivation for some to get the bike? In any case the image of Samuel Bare, they are becoming more and more of play and pedaling. After all cycling is good for health. This remains valid for all Pokémon trainers or not.

The top 5 accessories have to bike for Pokémon Go

1 – The support Smartphone nuts

The universal Smartphone holder is obviously based on having to play Pokémon Go cycling. Security forces, the Smartphone holder lets you keep your phone in front of you while both hands on the handlebars.

High quality silicone, it is lightweight but still sturdy and attaches to most bicycle handlebars in seconds.

2 – The charger for electronic devices

In order to hunt for long hours, the Light charge charger powered dynamo bottle transforms the energy of the pedaling power to charge your Smartphone. Compact, economical and environmentally friendly, it is ideal for long trips by bicycle.

The charger attaches to any part of the bicycle frame via clamps provided.

3 – Reflective clothing

It is usually very important to secure your bike but it is even more so if your attention can be paid to your phone while driving. We recommend you dress for reflective clothing for cycling as a harness, vest and pants. Thus, you will remain visible on the road and can cycle safely. This does not prevent to remain vigilant, of course.

4 – The bike stand

Poke stop, arenas or rare Pokémon, trainers know that frequent stops when hunting. To remain stable on your bike in the many – and sometimes sudden – Pokémon breaks, we suggest you bring a bike stand. No need to worry about any imbalance cycling.

5 – The bicycle can

And as your health is important to us, we advise you not to forget to take what you hydrated if you go by bike for long hours. Even the best hunters need a break from time to time. As Samuel Bare, remember to take with you a bicycle can.