As part of our Friday Night Prom Light parade, we are inviting youngsters to join the parade on their illuminated bikes.

Regrettably we are not able to offer a bicycle repair facility

Here are some suggestions and tips for a fun, enjoyable and safe evening!!

Information for before you arrive!
1) Please make sure your bike is well maintained, and its brakes (gears if appropriate) and front and
rear lights are all fully operational.
2) If you have not cycled for a while, have a practice before you come to make sure you are familiar
with your bike.
3) Please wear appropriate clothing, a helmet is strongly recommended.
4) A responsible adult must accompany all children.
5) There will be parade marshals, guides and First Aiders along the route. These will be clearly
identifiable.
6) The route is from the Clock Tower area to the Seaward side of the Midland hotel. It is
approximately 0.7km (less than half a mile).
7) You will NOT need to cross any roads at any time once in the parade.

How to make your bike look fantastic!
As its a night time cycle-ride its best to make yourself or your bike look amazing, this can be done
very cheaply and effectively!
Some tips and suggestions

1) If you don’t wish to attach lights to your bike, just put them on your clothes or cycle helmet-
there are many suitable items readily available to do this.

2) It attaching items to your bike think about where to attach battery packs, where cables may need
to run and make sure they are well fixed on. Ty-wraps and insulating tape are ideal for this purpose.
3) Make sure nothing you fit on will reduce your ability to control your bike or adversely affect
your vision and visibility to others.
4) Its up to you how much you do but the more the brighter!

Where can I buy lights for this and how much might it cost??
There are many simple led (light emitting diode) lights and sets available these days highly suitable
for this. In Morecambe, there are many shops that can supply what you may need, for example:
Home bargains, Poundland, B &M Bargains, West-End bargains and many more similar shops,
plus there are a number of very good bike shops in Morecambe, the latter would be good places to
get your bike tested as well of course!

These sets of lights can be as little as a few pounds and it is possible to make a bike spectacular for
under £12!!

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