# Turn Signal Brain Bonnets The Blink Bike Helmet Keeps Bikers Safer During Night Rides By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blink-bike-helmet References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/04/23/blink-bike-helmet/) Cycling at night would be a whole lot safer with the Blink Bike Helmet. The Blink Bike Helmet was designed by Giovonni Doci to help make riders more visible at night. The Blink Bike Helmet has three lights, two orange and one red, that blink to alert cars of the rider's moves. The red light is constantly blinking to alert cars to the rider's presence on the road while the orange lights on the side are touch-activated and work like [turn signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman). All the reflective vests and neon-colored clothing in the world may not be enough to save you from getting into a biking accident, especially at night during periods of low visibility. Designs like this would go a long way in keeping cyclists safe during [nighttime rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nighttime Cycling Gear:** There is a growing need for innovative apparel and accessories that increase visibility and safety during night rides. - **Smart Bike Helmets:** More companies are exploring the potential of integrating technology into bike helmets to enhance safety and rider experience. - **Touch-activated Safety Features:** Touch-activated safety features, such as the turn signals on the Blink Bike Helmet, offer a unique and intuitive way to alert other riders and drivers of a cyclist's intentions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies have an opportunity to develop a wide range of innovative and stylish safety gear for cyclists, such as reflective clothing, helmets, and lights. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies could develop new bike helmets with integrated technology, such as LED lights, GPS tracking, and collision sensors. - **Transportation:** Ride-sharing and bike-sharing companies could invest in new safety features for their cycling fleets, such as smart helmets and illuminated bike lanes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [360° Reflective Pedelec Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-helmet-pedelec.md) - [Foldable Light-Integrated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md)