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The Thrill of Night Riding

Written by Peter Hamilton

Monday, 16 July 2007

Everything is black but the path ahead. Trees blur past on either side, and the track is in total focus. Night riding has changed the face of motorsports by increasing the need for intuitive maneuvering with extreme concentration, as well as a healthy dose of thrill. Motorsport enthusiasts of all kinds are exploring the adventure of night riding and experiencing a new element of intensity, and the increase in night riding has sparked a technology burst of point of view lighting equipment providing excellent visibility.
Headlight systems were the first lighting source solutions for night riding, following suite from other motor vehicles, but these systems follow the route of the vehicle and cannot show any other view, which may be critical to the rider's next maneuver. As a result, helmet lights were developed to provided point of view illumination, enabling riders to scout their path, plain ahead, view other riders, and spot landings. Helmet lights are basic in theory, consisting of a light fixture, mounted to the helmet in various locations depending on the desire of the rider. The most popular positioning of helmet light systems is directly center on top of the helmet. However, some systems feature side chin mountings or dual mounted lights at 45 degrees from center for different visibility. The variance of positioning as well as actual light bulbs provides a number of night light possibilities.
Helmet lights are usually designed with HID or Halogen lights due to the luminosity needed for high speeds. Some systems are stator powered and tie into the existing electric system of a vehicle, while others are battery powered to prevent any attachments to the bike. Both systems have their pros and cons. Obviously a stator-powered system doesn't need to be recharged, but a battery-powered system is more accommodating for falls or maintaining visibility while off of the bike.
Helmet lights are popular accessories for snowmobiles, dirt bikes, atv's, as well as mountain bikes and other forms night racing. They have helped to fully establish night racing, making it a much safer extreme sport while keeping the intensity of the night riding sensation. Helmet lights also provide much more awareness of other riders and prevent a number of night time collisions.
Night riding will only expand as motorsport equipment and helmet light technology increase. The ability to have point of view visibility during night sports is an incredible advancement for racing and recreational riding, one that carries the entire industry to a new level of thrill and expertise.

About the author: Peter Hamilton is a co-founder of HelmetLights.com , a leading online provider of helmet lights, helmet cameras, and other nightriding accessories. For more information about helmet lights and other night lighting systems, visit www.helmetlights.com.

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About the Author: Peter Hamilton is the Co-Owner of Helmetlights.com , an online provider of helmet lights and helmet cameras. Helmet lights make take night riding to a new level, by providing excellent point of view lighting. For more information visit www.helmetlights.com.

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