Free Safety Gear for Bicyclists and Pedestrians in Virginia Ahead of Daylight Saving Time End

ARLINGTON, Virginia. – Bike Arlington and Walk Arlington help keep cyclists and pedestrians safe after sunset when Daylight Saving Time ends.

Groups are giving away free bike lights, reflective vests and other safety gear during Lighten Up, Arlington! events.

Events are planned for:

Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the Custis Trail near the Bikeometer bike rack (Langston Blvd. and N. Lynn St.).

Wednesday, October 30th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at National Landing Waterpark, off Mount Vernon Trailhead (1601 Crystal Drive)

Friday, November 1st from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Columbia Pike, Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

No registration required. More information can be found online at Bikearlington.com And walkarlington.com.

Daylight saving time ends at 2am local time next Sunday, November 3rd. Remember to set your clock back an hour before going to bed. Standard Time will continue until March 9th, when we switch to Daylight Saving Time.

The spring time change can disrupt your body clock, with darker mornings and lighter evenings making it harder to fall asleep. Research shows an increase in heart attacks and strokes since the March time change.

To prepare, some people gradually adjust their bedtime before making the change. Increasing the amount of sunlight can also help restore your circadian rhythm and improve your sleep quality.