Now that the winter is drawing in and some players will be cycling to and from training during the hours of darkness, it is important that they do so safely. British Cycling has a website which offers tips on how to stay safe when riding in the dark, including:

Know the law…If you are riding on public roads in the hours of darkness, you are legally obliged to have lights and reflectors.
Light up your bike: Don’t just comply with the minimum legal requirements. It can therefore make sense to opt for two front lights, one flashing to get you seen and another with a more powerful constant beam to see with.
Lights on your body: If you can use lights on your body to improve your visibility to motorists.
Don’t dazzle: Angle your powerful light down at the road and have a less powerful flashing light to be seen by.
Clothing: Wear appropriate clothes when cycling. In traffic, hi-viz and reflective clothing can make as much of a difference to rider visibility as lights do.
Side visibility: Many bike lights do not meet the legal requirement of 110 degree visibility so it is important that you address this issue with additional lights if necessary.
Safety in numbers: Commute as a group. A group of cyclists is far more visible than a single rider.
Back ups: It is always worth carrying some spare compact 'get you home' rear and front lights in case your main lights fail, you forgot to charge them fully or you are out for longer than you expected.
Maintenance: Make sure you pull well off the road if you need to make a repair and leave your lights running. However, prevention is always better than cure.
Use lights during dusk: It is good practice throughout the winter months to always run at least a flashing rear light and to try to always make yourself as visible as possible. Be aware at dusk and dawn that low winter sun can easily dazzle motorists and that heavy rain can also severely reduce visibility.

Further information can be found via:

www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/article/izn20141030-All-Cycling-Riding-in-the-Dark-0