Take reflective vest to ride in the rain

Stay calm when the sky is falling on your head: how to brake, accelerate, turn, behave …
For that every fall, unlike the leaves, the bikers are not shoveled

The wonderful feeling of freedom that we encounter on a motorcycle is partly because no other vehicle makes such a connection with the outside environment. The downside: the weather sometimes challenges us in our place by making us aware of our smallness against the unleashing of the reflective element. With the approach of the bad season, here are our tips for the motorcycling remains a pleasure even in the rain and your journeys, short or long, are carried out safely. Before departure, it is of course important to check weather forecasts: to govern is to foresee.
Adhesion: twice less grip.

And to keep vehicles on the ground, one of the most effective solutions lies in the rubber, a magical product based on natural rubber. There are other solutions, particularly with synthetic rubber (very commonly used on motorcycle tires) and the future holds mixtures of dandelions or biomass.

Short. Our tires stand because they generate a friction on the ground. The nature of friction is different in the case of wet asphalt. What does the teratology, the science of the study of friction? That the coefficient of adhesion of dry bitumen is from 0.6 to 0.8 and it falls in a range of 0.3 to 0.4 in the case of wet asphalt. To be clear: there is twice less grip on wet than dry.
With a slight downside: all bitumen, however, is not the same. Some have a high coefficient of particle size (mu: μ) that will leave more easily stagnate water surface when the bitumen with a lower μ promote more flow. Reflective vest is necessary for everyone.The difference can be felt over a light rain, less if sustained, prolonged downpour.

Note also that in case of heavy rain after a long dry period, the fat particles infiltrated the floor rise to the surface (they are less dense than water) and, mixing with dust and gum residue, reduced to especially the bitumen adhesion power. It is therefore necessary to exercise caution.
Tires: not under inflated …
These are the tires that allow you to take the floor, so they appreciate that you give them some attention.
Rule number 1: tires, it inflates to the correct pressure (even a pouillème more for the wet) and the carcass works in optimum conditions provided by designers and allows grooves to be opened as necessary for a good discharge of water.
Rule number 2: try to “finish” your tires in the winter because you will take less angle is a bad idea. A worn tires 50% seen its performance deteriorate by 20% and in the rain, you need the full potential of your tread. You have any interest in mounting new tires in the fall, to dispose of their performance potential in the bad season, even finish the edges in spring, provided the selected tire has even wear.
Regarding the performance of the tire, it is necessary to distinguish the ability of the tire to heat up (for the carcass can work correctly) and the sculptures to drain the water. On bitumen that wicks water well, if little rain, a sports tire is still relatively efficient. If this film on the road, you have to evacuate. While some manufacturers in reflective accessory offer “winter” tires for scooters, tire technology “all season” for motorcycle is a line of hard work. Some tires, moreover, openly claim their wet performance.
Finally, the tire will tell you it is important to have two tires of the same brand: the sculptures of the front tire are designed to shed water so that the rear tires to do its job.

New reflective uniform for police officers

Under the new concept of equipping police officers are from 1 1st 2015 equipped with all the anti-conflict teams of the Regional Police Directorate new reflective uniform. Vista, which is equipped with all 200 police officers, was tested during 2014 in a pilot project within the user tests for several counties.

Newly introduced features to the vest, which meets the standard for high visibility clothing, are the most modern materials. “Vista is a preservative that enhances the upper half of the torso without arms. The vest is designed for use in environments with high demands for visibility, especially in bad weather conditions, at night and in extreme activities and situations even in daylight, “says ACP coordinator of the Public Order Police Directorate of the Police Presidium, Cpt. Mgr. Martin who participated in the development of vests.

An innovation is the retro reflective band (providing back-reflection of light) in blue on those vests, which can boast only a handful of police forces throughout Europe. On 1cm² fabrics is up to 30,000 glass beads and light incident on the reflective strip of material is preferably reflected back to the source.

Another new feature is the placement of the English inscription “Ant conflict team” on both sides of the vest. This designation will certainly appreciate foreign fans.

“We were inspired by safety vest in other European countries; we placed and created a product that meets the strictest European regulations. Differentiating anti-conflict team members from other police forces and security agencies in football stadiums was our main demand, “says the director of the Directorate of Public Order Police Presidium, col. doc. Ingo. Shrink Martin, Ph.D., MBA.

Officers will significantly contribute to the forthcoming international events, domestic football matches and other security measures such as demonstrations, rallies and strikes.

In dark condition using reflective element to protect yourself

The human being is a diurnal animal. At night he is supposed to go to sleep and not forests in search of realizes. However, the night races or races with a night game in multiply trail. Here are some tips to tame this particular condition well.
Let’s be basic: at night, it is the absence of light and heat from the sun. It is therefore more difficult to move, grow, and the frost risk is important in winter and / or in the mountains. For some trails like Transgrancanaria or Western States, night parties are welcome because the temperature is pleasant, but most of the time, in our latitudes, the cold to be feared. (See article on the weather as a performance factor)
The answer to these two conditions (lack of light and heat) is in the reflective material: The material to see well: a headlamp with a quality of life of the batteries in full power much greater than the duration of the race. In the case of long runs or several nights, provide spare batteries. Some lamps offer remote housing. So, keeping the lamp on the head, it does not change the battery pack. Some riders opt for a second lamp with a lighter hand in scope to illuminate the disputed passages. This lamp must bow to inform the nearest foot uphill. Our advice is to sacrifice a few hundred grams of weight to the quality of light in order to get closer to the conditions of day. See the ground where you will make your next threading support and see the milestones is a definite plus to run naturally and calmly. The material to better withstand the cold: a pair of light gloves and a light cap because the ends stand the cold. Wicking textile (usually two layers are enough) but a third layer (type windbreaker) may be a wise choice in the bag. To keep the water in the bag comfortable temperature, it can turn on a garment and / or protect the neoprene tube so that water does not freeze.
The lack of visibility, we must also respond with an appropriate choice of shoes with reflective tape as night sills are often insecure. Must, whatever the nature of the terrain, the rider has confidence in his support and that its progress is not impeded. The difference can be done here, hesitating between a rider who loses the confidence and rhythm, and a confident rider for whom the night will become an ally.
Cold can be answered by the hardware but also nutrition for energy needs amount. Depending on the duration and intensity of the race, it will increase the share of solid and hot drinks will be preferred to supplies.
Finally, to run well at night, you have to train at night and test all its equipment. The first night strides are still hesitant, it reduces the amplitude and increases the frequency of the stride and confidence comes and finds his natural style. Train yourself to modulate the light beam and directing it closer or further away depending on the nature of the terrain: flat, downhill, uphill. On the big races, you will also enjoy the light beams of the other runners.
Start with low intensity and outputs rather flat, and then enter the speed and altitude. Once the night is tamed, we feel great pleasure in it evolve in training as in competition.
Last point: training after dark, yes, but before 10 pm or from 5am. Otherwise, you will not gain as fatigue! And run with bright clothing with reflective devices.

Improve road safety is important

At the end of last year they were made subsequent installations, in order to improve road safety, completely and visible from a distance of several hundred meters of active cat mesh Soleplate.

One of the installations took place at the much frequented national road No. 3 in. Installation of active point of studs concerned the intersection, the release islands and the edge of the road.

In turn the plant’s active cat meshes on the national road No. 15 in the vicinity of Wrzesnia and provincial road No 251 in Murczynie in improving safety in hazardous arcs. Early warning drivers against sharp bends decide their safety.

Unfortunately, in Poland, active cat eyes are still rare despite the fact that provides a 10-fold greater visibility and greater durability and performance in demanding weather conditions and at night than standard reflective tape. Nevertheless, the road operators are increasingly turning to new technologies.

In addition to the extremely important aspect of security, active PEO Soleplate are completely, so you do not generate absolutely no maintenance cost, and their long life cycle allows to improve traffic safety in the long-term time horizon.

A pedestrian dies, struck by a 4×4 on the road from Rural

A young man of 20 who was walking along the road from Rural died Thursday night after being hit by a 4X4. A 17-year-old friend who was with him was seriously injured. The driver continued for manslaughter.
A new deadly traffic accident came undermine Thursday night the statistics the number of road deaths in the department since the beginning of the year. Thursday evening, about 21 hours, two young men aged 17 and 20 years, walked the CD6 Rural road to Cayenne. They left the town and were heading to Degrade Stoup and to spend the night on a boat, whose parents are the major owners.
None of them was wearing a reflective vest. They were struck by a 4×4. The driver of the vehicle was not arrested at the time; she went to her home in Mature. She said she heard a noise but did not know it was pedestrian. A few minutes later, she returned to the scene of the accident with her husband and discovered the irreparable. One of the pedestrians, Jordan Durante, aged 20, died instantly. Her boyfriend Dylan aged 17 and originally from Rural, was transported in serious condition deemed emergencies. Yesterday he was still hospitalized.
The driver in safety vest continued for manslaughter. The number of dead on roads Guyana is 24 since the beginning of the year against 28 deaths last year.

Some method to prevent brain damage

If in the next day someone comes and makes the move to give a cylinder of green paper and let stand case. Surely this is a person who is wearing reflective clothing participating in the campaign that launched the Brain Injury Association of Burgos (Adacebur) with the theme takes over. Watch your brain. This group proposes that Burgos know what acquired brain injury, how it happens and what can be done to prevent a serious condition suffering in the city about two thousand people, approximately.

The president of the group, Rosa Maria Herero, yesterday asked the cooperation of the people to catch the relay, read the information that’s inside and share a picture of the time in social networks. “We want people to upload a photo to Face book or Twitter with relay, to send it by Whats App or send us an email to telling noting his experience and his commitment to improving your health, then pass it to another person, “said psychologist Association of Immaculate Garcia.

Among the relays are tips on how to protect themselves from a stroke or a stroke and traumatic brain injury, which are by tumors and anoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), the two most common causes of acquired brain injury. In the first case, it is to control the risk factors associated with blood-hypertension, high bad cholesterol, diabetes, alcohol- or drug use, avoid a sedentary lifestyle and obesity taking a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and correct stress, anxiety and depression since, according Adacebur ‘depressive moods tend to thicken the blood, making it more thrombogenic. “To prevent head injuries give advice to car drivers (using the belt, avoid distractions, keeping the safety distance, observe traffic regulations and not to drive after consuming alcohol and drugs) and motorcycle (wearing a helmet at all trips, light-colored clothing and safety vest) and pedestrians (walking left at cross road and always properly marked places). If you don’t have a safety vest, a normal reflective tape for runner can also be used in this situation.

It is called acquired brain injury the result of a sudden injury to the brain that produces many consequences of physical, mental and sensory character that develop abnormal sensory perception, cognitive disorders and altered emotional plane. Those affected complain of neglect suffered by the administration and that after being treated at the time of stroke or trauma or tumor and go home and nobody pays any rehabilitation aid and has to run on their own. That’s where Adacebur plays an important role, providing neuropsychological patient care, psychological support to those affected and their families, occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy.

In the 25 relay bright green and handmade by people Adacebur they will also find a card “with sufficient size to carry in your wallet,” according remarked the Councilor for Health, Marisol Carrillo, which supports this campaign, with the data of the association and five recommendations to prevent brain damage acquired.

 

Nuclear waste: quarantined for 100,000 years

Or we have no chemistry with the nuclear, waste management arises in the same terms, often long. The solution of the landfill made his hole.
Talk about a hole? The well-maintained road shivering through a bleak undulating dusted with snow. Chilled groves in morning freeze emerge from the fog. We leave the Haute-Marne to Meuse. Bore, its harsh hundred souls, is not far? The hole, either.
A network of tunnels that run 490 meters underground for which ANDRA (National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management) never ceases to move heaven and earth, not without success. Prospects for increased economic benefits, guarantees of scientific experiments sized surface facilities and erased the Cage project (industrial center for geological storage) is poised to establish itself permanently in this disinherited landscape.
The site is discreet, not secret. “The 30,000 m3 excavated to dig 1,200 meters of galleries are negligible compared to the volumes resulting from the operation of a mine, gelatinized Jacques Delay, chief scientist of the site in 1999 and 2010. This is the ramble of deviation of Joinville nearby. And these experimental galleries are open to visitors. For security reasons, evacuation particular, the number of people is limited to 49, including staff, and all the participants should be equip with safety vest, so it is never more than six visitors at a time. ”
No hanging of the room, but a lamp room where waiting patiently the happy faces of the lucky ones who will not stay on the floor. We put on the robe of Bore: helmet, front, reflective clothing, relocation and device APEVA belt.
The elevator snorts. After eight minutes of a descent rocked by the grinding of metal cables, the cage opens on a network of animated galleries where pedestrians are not a priority. The air is as fresh from the bottom or near the bottom of surface air: “The natural temperature of the rock is 23.2 °. The ventilation system 15 lowers in winter. ”
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“The outdoor temperature in contact with the rock of nuclear high-level waste continues hydro geologist, is 90 °, which corresponds to the Temperature meter produced by a waste package generating a thermal power of 500 watts. The decay curve is known. After 90, the vapor phase is dominating. If modeling is becoming more complex, the properties of clay which does not change after 140 ° leave the margin. Its conductivity is much lower than that of granite. ”
His hand touches the grayish rock “His 35 to 45% clay, 30 to 40% limestone, 20% silica (sand), 1 to 2% pyrite and 1 to 3% of organic materials are the product of an old and deep sea 165 million years. The sedimentary rocks of all geological epochs have compacted. ”
If it has not solemn nobility of marble, argillite offers the guarantees of a perpetual concession deemed inviolable: “Nuclear waste, in 2025, will be buried 490 meters underground, in the heart of a layer between 422 and 552 m. Characterized by its fine particle size and homogeneity, this rock astonishes by its elasticity and plasticity. It is this deformation is measured. Pressure 500 m rock above our heads is 12.7 Map, of the order of that which is exerted on the hull of a submarine at 1,200 / 1,300 m deep. ”
Instinctively, his eyes alight on the supporting posts.”The sliding hangers have closed 20 cm from the opening. Most of the deformation took place in the first fortnight. This elastic deformation followed by plastic deformation. Deferred, this creep is not reversible. The oldest galleries, aged ten, are closing today at a speed of 0.1 mm per month. The galleries are pendiculaires to study the maxima and minima of the horizontal thrust of the training. ”
It takes the granules in a bucket “Mennonite is clay which swells in humidity. Natural, after saturation impermeable, resistant to pressure, that is a sealing device which ensures at the same time stabilizing and healing the rock damaged by the excavation. ”
It is at the end of the tunnel. We saw the reflective strip from our team member’s vest, It was in the air, contaminated with the certainties of our guide.

Winter gloves with reflective material

Bremen – He looks like a fire brigade glove for firefighters with safety vest. That’s what makes the Winter Glove Ice-Fighter by Seize. He is like the fire-protective gloves Fire-Fighter in style. The winter glove is suitable for skiing, cycling in icy temperatures and other winter activities. Without a doubt, the Ice-Fighter is a looker.

Unlike a fire-protective glove he is not suitable for the tasks at Fire and Rescue Service. The Ice-Fighter protects its carriers “only” cold: throw the snowballs, build sledding snowman and walking and cycling in the winter.

The Ice-Fighter has a snug, ergonomic cut form. He has a wrist. With reflective tape, the ankle protection on the backhand and on the fingers, it resembles the fire-protective gloves very. By the neon yellow reflective vest, the glove has an additional warning function – for example for cyclists at dusk and at night on the road.

Road Safety should be concerned

There is a story that has gone largely unnoticed, members who taught the Spanish Chair of Road Safety and Mobility of the International Institute of Political Science call for modification of the General Rules of the road to avoid the “impunity” of cyclists. To prevent this impunity his brainy solution is mandatory to wear a helmet, safety vest with a number identifying the rider and a safe. All this arguing that we defend a risk to the safety of pedestrians and other users of the public highway.

The truth is I do not know where to start, it’s funny that people still think or believe that everything can be solved on the basis of spending money and to punish. This only makes me think (or think badly), this chair is financed by a company that can benefit from some of these rules proposed. It comes to my head the study that was done on all the dirt that had coins, carrying germs, and you wore when you saw that the digging had commissioned a study known Credit Card Company.

It saddens me to see that after studying all the problems that exist or may occur in the street by the coexistence of cars, pedestrians, cyclists, etc. the rider is identified as guilty, because I guess you will have arrived at this conclusion after making a good study, documenting, looking accident statistics, which becomes a serious study.

Well in my humble opinion I think they are wrong, not everything is arranged to bleed the user base. It was taking too long to leave someone to suggest somehow taxing bicycles now they are in a sweet moment, the use of bicycles has increased and revenue must be removed somehow. If you really want a good coexistence among users of public roads have to start by investing in education, and I mean in just teaching a list of standards to be met by each affected party, should be taught to respect and sharing space .

Besides that you have a safe and an enrollment generates me much doubt who or how to do it, what if your son driving with his bike on the sidewalk also need insurance and registration ?, from what age? Are the long pedestrians in reflective clothing will also ensure?

I repeat, that is not the end of this chair or this study, but I smell me wrong, I do not think they want to solve a problem, if not benefit from a temporary situation for trouble where none exist.

Fluorescent reflective jacket: Towards a 2nd class fine?

News – Published Friday, June 21, 2013 at 13:31 by James Vidal

The National Road Safety Council has just made its recommendation on the retro reflective vest motorcycle. Required (at least under the seat), do not wear it if need be fined in the amount of € 35.

Update 10 May 2015: The requirement will be for 1 January 2016.

The NSRF therefore comes to shell its recommendations to the Ministry of Interior. Not surprisingly, the new (not so new) one size number plates and the transport of a retro reflective vest the Optional Port will figure prominently.

It’s by the end of the year that the recommendations will or not transposed into a law, but the NSRF therefore formally proposed this morning that the obligation to have a retro-reflective vest be extended scooter riders and bikers.

“II. – The driver must be of a high visibility jacket with reflector when it is brought out of a stopped vehicle on the road or its surroundings after an emergency stop. Outstanding, the driver must have this jacket handy. ”

Warning if no penalty will be applicable in case of non-submission of this vest during a check, its non-use when necessary can be suppressed as for motorists, with a fine.

To date, this is a 4th class fine but the NSRF proposes to lower it to a second class. It is 35 € for any biker or not wearing retro reflective vest, because of an accident or emergency stop. We will monitor the implementation of these proposals in the coming months, as the reactions of the manufacturers, who had already had to get rid of stocks armband

4 mandatory retro-reflective stickers on the helmet (on pain of a fine of € 135) are there to ensure nighttime visibility of the rider when he is not on his motorcycle. Under such conditions, it is therefore surprising that wearing the vest with a reflective tape in case of an emergency stop should be extended to bikers. Unless it is considered bad mind to think that yellow vest, in the pipes for years, must be gently placed, no matter what the moaners and statistics.