# Glow-in-the-Dark Biking A Neon Bike Provides Extreme Visibility for Cyclists By Willem Kappers | Published 2009-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-bike References: [hackaday](http://hackaday.com/2009/10/04/a-bright-way-to-cycle/) At Nuit Blanche this weekend, Neon Dean came out to show off his neon bike. He mounted neon lights all over his bike, wheels, shirt and helmet. Being powered by a small battery in a fanny pack, he rode around Toronto lighting up the streets. Riding a neon bike sure is a good way to be [spotted by drivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko), although [wearing a helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet) seems useless when you're wearing lots of glass that will shatter the second you crash! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neon Lighting:** The use of neon lights for enhanced visibility in various applications, such as biking. - **Personal Safety:** The growing focus on personal safety while engaging in outdoor activities, such as cycling. - **Creative Bike Modification:** The trend of personalizing and customizing bikes with unique and eye-catching designs. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor and Sports Equipment:** Opportunities for the development and sale of safety gear and equipment for outdoor activities, including biking. - **Lighting and Illumination:** Potential for the production and customization of neon lighting solutions for various purposes. - **Art and Fashion:** The intersection of art and fashion in creating visually appealing and distinctive bike designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Award-Winning High-Performance Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-bike-light.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md)