Poland Launches Glow-In-The-Dark Bike Path That Is Powered By Sunlight

Oct 21, 2019

There are many attractions for people to see when they travel to Europe. This region of the world has a rich and varied history with many different cultures. It's a popular pastime for visitors to ride a bicycle when taking in the sites. This gives people more time to appreciate the visual experience up close.

There are other advantages to bike riding also. It tends to cost a lot less than other modes of transportation, and you get plenty of exercise in while you're at it. Approximately one billion people ride bicycles for commuting and recreation.

One of the best places to ride a bike is in Poland. It's a very bicycle-friendly nation, and they also happen to have glow-in-the-dark bike paths. Poland likes to push the envelope when it comes to preserving the environment, and bicycles are a great form of transportation toward that goal.

The bike paths glow blue at night, and they're a beautiful feature for the rural town of Libzbark. The European company that designed the paths came up with the idea to help prevent accidents at night. The Polish bike path design is inspired by one that is located in the Netherlands, but the technology is different. The path in the Netherlands is lighted by LEDs while the Polish trail is lit by solar power.

Engineers created the path out of luminophores that absorb solar energy and glow at night. The energy absorbed in one day can last for up to 10 hours at night. The sunlight provided on a daily basis is enough to keep the trails lit every night. The trails glow brightly because there are no city lights in the vicinity to obscure the light from the paths. The sun-powered trails are great for improving safety when riding at night, and they also provide an energy solution that is friendly for the environment.

Do you think these bike paths will increase tourism to Poland? Let us know in the comments, and send a link to your bicycle enthusiast friends so they can join in on the discussion.