Why a bicycle phone holder contributes to safer traffic

Everyone knows the moment

You cycle through an unknown city.

Your navigation indicates that you should turn left in 100 meters. You take your phone out of your jacket pocket, look at the screen for a moment and try to continue cycling.

Before you know it, the cyclist in front of you slows down.

It seems like a small moment of inattention, but it is precisely these types of situations that regularly cause dangerous moments in traffic.

Our smartphone has become a useful tool on the go. For navigation, music or a telephone call. The challenge is just to use it without it being distracting.

Smartphones are part of traffic

Navigation via the telephone has become self-evident for many people.

Whether you are cycling to work, on a recreational trip or on the way to an appointment, a smartphone helps you quickly find the right route.

But every time you take the phone out of your pocket, something happens.

Your attention shifts.

And attention is one of the most important factors for safe traffic behavior.

Why holding on isn't a good idea

In the Netherlands it is prohibited to hold a mobile phone while cycling.

This ban is not without reason.

When using one hand to hold a phone:

• your steering is less stable;
• you react more slowly;
• do you look away from the road more often;
• you have less control in unexpected situations.

This can lead to dangerous moments, especially in busy city traffic.

A bicycle phone holder helps you keep an overview

A bicycle phone holder securely attaches your smartphone to the handlebars.

This keeps the route visible without having to hold the phone.

That doesn't mean you have to look at the screen all the time. On the contrary.

A good phone holder makes it possible to check the navigation with short glances and then focus your attention back on the traffic.

Also for recreational cyclists

Not only commuting uses navigation.

More and more people cycle:

• recreational trails;
• mountain bike tours;
• long holiday routes;
• bicycle rides;
• multi-day cycling holidays.

A phone holder prevents the smartphone from having to be taken out of a jacket pocket or bicycle bag every time.

This makes cycling more comfortable and practical.

Safe use remains the most important

A bicycle phone holder does not automatically make cycling safer.

Safety mainly depends on the cyclist's behavior.

Therefore, keep a few simple rules in mind:

• preset navigation;
• do not read messages while cycling;
• stop when you want to look at your phone in detail;
• keep your attention on the road;
• make sure the phone is securely attached.

The phone holder is a tool, not a substitute for attentiveness.

Which bicycle phone holder suits you?

There are different types of holders available.

Consider models for:

• city bicycles;
• e-bikes;
• racing bicycles;
• mountain bikes;
• motorcycles and scooters.

Please note, among other things:

• strength of the attachment;
• vibration damping;
• water resistance;
• compatibility with your smartphone;
• simple installation.

A quality holder stays firmly in place even on a bumpy road.

Why companies choose practical mobility products

More and more organizations are encouraging employees to come to work by bicycle.

This fits within sustainable transport, vitality and healthy mobility.

A bicycle phone holder fits in well with this. It is a practical tool for employees who are regularly on the road and use navigation during business appointments or commuting.

As a result, it is increasingly included in mobility packages, vitality campaigns and onboarding packages.

A promotional gift that is really used

The most successful promotional gifts solve an everyday problem.

A bicycle phone holder does just that.

It helps users to place their smartphone clearly while cycling and is therefore often used for years.

Bee Tiger Concept we regularly advise organizations on promotional gifts that contribute to mobility, vitality and practical convenience. A bicycle phone holder is a good example of this.

Conclusion

Smartphones have become an indispensable part of everyday life.

By one bicycle phone holder navigation remains clearly visible without having to hold your phone. In combination with responsible traffic behavior, this contributes to more comfortable and safer cycling.

It is not the holder itself that makes traffic safer, but the way you use your smartphone.