The death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas, north Dublin, last month when she was hit by a man on a scrambler, has brought about a much wider review of safety on Irish roads, including e-bikes. Though the use of scrambles, and e-scooters, has also been part of the public debate since Grace was killed []

Our latest Collective Reward giveaway is a full rain kit from Albion. One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will be taking home the Albion Zoa Rain Trousers and Rain Shell. Learn more about both pieces and support the site for a chance to win here...The post Collective Reward #234: Albion Zoa Rain Shell and Pants appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Garmin has released the Varia RearVue 820, featuring increased visibility and vehicle detection. The rearview radar bike light is the brands brightest model yet, claiming visibility up to 2km and boasting a wider field of view. The brand says the new radar can track vehicles up to 175m away and now features advanced vehicle tracking that detects a vehicles size and side-to-side movement, and categorises threat levels as it approaches. The Varia RearVue 820 is priced at 239.99 / $299.99 / 279.99 Read more: I tested two leading rearview radar lights and the winner offers better performance for less money Brighter and broader The Varia RearVue 820 is Garmin's brightest rear light yet. Garmin Garmin says the new Varia RearVue 820 increases visibility to 2km, with Day Flash rising to 100 lumens from 63 lumens on the Varia RTL515. The light continues to have four running modes: Solid, Peloton, Night Flash and Day Flash, with a separate radar-only option. Battery life ranges from 10 hours in Solid beam mode to 24 hours in Day Flash, with radar-only lasting 30 hours. The light incorporates new smart tech. Garmin The unit also operates as a brake light when it senses you slowing or stopping, alerting other road users of your presence. You can also create custom light patterns in the Varia app based on the needs of your ride, including brightness level and duration of flash. The Varia RearVue 820 displays what the radar sees on your bike computer. Garmin Garmin says the radar has its widest field of view at 60 degrees 10 degrees more than the Varia RTL515 and has increased detection range by 35m, up to 175m. You can see behind you while keeping an eye on key data metrics. Garmin The new radar also features Same Speed Tracking, notifying riders about vehicles that are following behind at the same speed or are waiting to pass. Your Garmin watch will alert you to vehicles behind. Garmin As well as connecting to supported bike computers, the Varia RearVue 820 also connects to Garmin smartwatches, which can give voice alerts for approaching vehicles. The device charges by USB-C, an upgrade over the Micro-USB on the Varia RTL515, and comes with a new seatpost mount.

The RearVue 820 costs more than its predecessor, but brings advanced vehicle tracking, improved battery life, and a brighter rear light

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