The Light It Up Project & it's Impact

BikeDFW's Bike Light Giveaway Program

Light It Up is BikeDFW’s initiative to share front and rear bicycle light sets with riders with unlit bikes through giveaways at pop up events throughout the year! All unlit cyclists who pass by our pop up go home with a bicycle light set and a set to share with someone they see riding unlit, and any cyclist that wants to take a set to share when they are out on the road and see someone unlit, are asked to take a set also. We also share lights with Bike Friendly groups to share with their community too.

Since 2019 BikeDFW has given away more than 1800 free front and rear bike lights to the community!! We care about riders’ safety and education, and this is one of the most direct ways that we can interact with our community to provide that assistance.

Lightless riding is risky, and whether people are simply unaware, have forgotten their lights, or they cannot afford lights, we want to be sure that they are covered.
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Consider making a contribution to BikeDFW today to help us get even more lights out to the community!

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Tips for Riding in the Dark

• Dress brightly: Wear reflective materials and/or bright-colored attire (high visibility helmet, jacket, shoes, and gloves are all items you can buy at your local bike shop). Reflective tape or stickers for your bicycle and gear are also a great investment.
• Illuminate your ride: Use a white headlight and a rear red tail light when riding in the dark. Try rechargeable batteries and keep your bike lights charged. Sick of dealing with batteries? A generator hub and light set may be a better option for you. 
• Assume drivers don’t see you: Err on the side of caution and don’t assume that a driver can see you, even when you have the right of way. Give traffic an extra look before crossing at intersections.