“According to statistics, 57% of cyclists do not have appropriate lighting at the time of the time change. » It is on this observation made by Lucie Brunet, in charge of public relations in Indre for Groupama, that the insurer proposes, “since 2021”a distribution of light kits. Or two LED lights – one white for the front, one red for the rear – and a fluorescent bag.
An opportunity for this lady, who passed Place Gambetta, in Châteauroux, Tuesday November 5, 2024, to go shopping. “I had lights that worked more or less well, so I avoided going out at night. » Binding when daylight falls at 5:30 p.m. In total, 150 kits were distributed in Châteauroux, 100 in Argenton and La Châtre and 75 in Écueillé.
Chateauroule awareness action
A second action to raise awareness among cyclists of the importance of lighting is organized on Saturday November 16 by Chateau'roule. With its partners (Road Safety, Indre prefecture, Maif), the member association of the Federation of Bicycle Users will offer the distribution of lighting kits on the Voltaire and République markets, in Châteauroux, as well as as well as a maintenance and repair workshop (from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) at its premises at 40, rue des Belges. This awareness day will end with an “illuminated veloorution”, that is to say a 5 km night stroll departing from Rue de la République, from 6 p.m.
