What effect does strong summer sunlight have on children and bicycles?
The midsummer sun is extremely strong. Even if you park your bike in the hot sun for just a short time, the seat and head guard of the child car seat can become surprisingly hot.
You also need to be careful of direct UV rays. Strong sunlight can cause sunburn on children's skin and put a strain on their health. When cycling to and from school in the summer, it's important to know how to protect your children from heatstroke and sunburn.
On the other hand, sunlight can also affect the bicycle itself. For example, the rubber and synthetic leather parts of the handlebar grips and saddle can deteriorate and become sticky if exposed to the strong summer UV rays.
Sometimes the black grip becomes sticky, like it's melted, and you don't even want to touch it...
Ultraviolet rays are a major cause of accelerated deterioration of rubber parts, so if you absolutely have to park your bike outdoors, it is effective to park it in the shade or use a bike cover to block direct sunlight.
In other words, protecting your child from the sun is important for both your child and your bicycle .
Problems parents face when cycling to and from school in the hot summer
Parents who take their children to and from kindergarten or nursery school in the summer often express various concerns about the heat and sunlight.
I'm sure you can think of some examples like this. For example:
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The seat and bike are hot!
If you park your bike in the hot sun after dropping off your child in the morning, the child seat will be too hot by the time you get home and you won't be able to put your child in right away.
Have you ever felt like you were going to get burned by the hot handlebars or saddle? When your child is sweating and whining, it's not only sad for them, but it can also be stressful for you as a parent.
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The seats get wet from dirt and rain...
In the summer, rain can suddenly fall, and there are days when the wind blows dust around. If your child's car seat gets covered in dust while parked outside, or gets soaked in a sudden shower, it can be a hassle when you come to pick them up.
Even though many people know that a cover can protect child seats from dust and rainwater while parked, they still find it a hassle to have to put the cover on and take it off every time.
It can be quite a hassle to unfold and put on a heavy, large bicycle cover during busy mornings and evenings.
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It's becoming more and more difficult to take countermeasures!
There are many things to do just to protect your child from the heat, such as making sure they wear a hat, apply sunscreen, and carry a water bottle. On top of that, some parents also use creative methods, such as cooling the bicycle seat with ice packs before setting off, or using towels or aluminum sheets to shade their children from the sun.
However, some people say things like, "The preparations are too difficult to keep up with," or "I always forget to take precautions." Since it's something you do every day, you want to make it as easy and comfortable as possible.
BICYCOVER's easy cover helps protect against the summer sun
BICYCOVER's bicycle cover series is a reliable item that will solve these summer problems.
These covers were created based on feedback from staff members who are raising children, and were made with the idea that "even busy parents can quickly put them on and protect their bicycles from heat and dirt!"
Here we introduce two covers that are especially useful for protecting against the summer sun.
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Easy Bicycle Cover –
This large cover quickly covers the entire bicycle, protecting everything from the handlebars to the saddle and rear child seat from sunlight and dust.
As the name suggests, it is easy to put on and is made of thin, lightweight yet durable micro ripstop nylon. It is water-repellent and waterproof, so you can rest assured even if it suddenly rains.
When not in use, it can be folded compactly and stored in a basket, making it easy to carry. This convenient cover literally "slips on" without the stress of struggling with a large cover in the heat.
Furthermore, if you cover the handlebar grips with this cover, you can prevent them from becoming sticky due to UV rays. On the way home on a hot day, you will be able to feel that "the saddle and handlebars are not hot! They are not dirty!"
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Child seat cover –
If you want to quickly cover just the seat area of your child car seat, this is the one for you. It's a universal cover that can be used on either the front or rear, and it provides pinpoint protection from the sun for your child car seat.
It can be attached and removed in an instant, and when not in use, it can be folded up small and put in a bag.
The fabric is just as durable as the bicycle cover mentioned above and is also water-repellent, so it repels water droplets after a rain shower.
If you're worried about the seat getting hot, even if you're just going for a quick shopping trip or a short trip to pick up or dropping off your child, you can rest assured by putting this seat cover on and blocking out direct sunlight.
Once your child leaves the nursery, you can quickly remove the cover and put your child in the seat, which is neither hot nor wet. It's a reassuring item that helps reduce your daily burden while keeping your precious car seat clean.
Even in the harsh summer sun, a little ingenuity can make bicycle transportation much more comfortable. 🔥☀️ BICYCOVER covers will fully support parents' wishes to **protect their children from the heat** and **keep their bicycles in good condition for a long time**.
We hope this will make your daily commute to and from school a little easier and help you get through the summer with peace of mind. Please give it a try. Now you won't have to worry about cycling to and from school in the hot summer. Let's enjoy a comfortable cycling life together! 🚴💨
*The above BICYCOVER products are designed to block direct sunlight, but do not guarantee 100% heat protection. Due to the characteristics of the PU coating, the material blocks approximately 90% of UV rays.
