Win a Knog Blinder Twinpack and light up your autumn rides

If you felt like the evenings suddenly collapsed into darkness last week, you weren’t imagining it. The fastest rate of change in day length happens around the autumn equinox in late September (and again in spring).

At this time of year, the length of daylight changes by almost four minutes every day – a surprisingly abrupt shift when you compare it to midsummer, when day length seems to hardly changes at all. That’s why October feels like a headlong rush into darkness. And while we’ve just emerged from that steepest decline, the daily nibbling away of daylight continues - culminating in the ritual shock to the system of the clocks going back at the end of the month.

It’s a seasonal cue that it’s time to think about bike lights.

It's obvious really, but the type you need depends on how, where, and when you ride. Off-road riders need a higher-powered beam to illuminate trails. City commuters, on the other hand, are more focused on being seen. Either way, modern LEDs have transformed cycle lighting – compact, rechargeable units now offer performance that was unhead of a few decades ago.

For everyday on-road use, a safe bet is the Knog Blinder Twinpack. The front light pumps out a punchy 200 lumens, while the rear puts out 100.

The design is practical as well as powerful: slim enough to slip in your pocket, waterproof for the inevitable downpour, and with integrated USB charging so you’re never hunting for batteries. Battery life is equally reassuring – up to 60 hours, depending on mode – which is more than long enough to get you through a working week of rides without a top-up.

Win a set of Knog Blinder lights

We’ve got a Knog Blinder Twinpack to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, just leave a comment below and we’ll pick a winner next week

Cycle Rescue included as standard with ETA bicycle insurance

If you suffer a breakdown (including punctures, or even a flat e-bike battery) while out cycling, our 24-hour Cycle Rescue team can arrange transport for you and your bicycle to a safe location. Buy as a standalone service, or get it included as standard with ETA cycle insurance, along with:

• Theft, accidental damage & vandalism
• E-bike battery theft cover
• Cycle Rescue
• No devaluation of your bike over time
• £2m third party PLUS £20,000 personal accident cover
• Shed and garage storage
• Low standard excess of 5% (£50 minimum)
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The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 35 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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