The Xfire Safety Light creates a laser-generated bike lane for safer night cycling (video)

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It doesn't take much thought to realize that riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding in daylight. A 2009 study quantified the risk at 2 to 5 times. Being visible is the trick. Uniquely, the Xfire Safety Light creates a virtual bike lane.

http://inhabitat.com/xfire-safety-light-lets-you-create-your-own-laser-generated-bike-lane-for-safer-night-cycling/

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix2sNGhXJ2c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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