Bicycle lighting apparatus and method of use

A bicycle lighting system comprising:

• at least one flexible mounting member having a plurality of lights disposed thereon, wherein the flexible mounting member comprises a channel configured to receive an array of lights, wherein the channel has one or more upwardly extending sides comprised of a transparent material through which light is able to pass, and wherein the linear array is recessed within the channel and covered in the channel within a transparent flexible over-molding, wherein the plurality of lights are configured to receive signals to vary the mode in which the plurality of lights operate;
• a power source connected to the plurality of lights;
• and
• a signal actuator for delivering a signal to the plurality of lights, wherein the signal changes the mode in which the plurality of lights operate;
• wherein the mounting member is configured to be attached to an elongate member of a bicycle.

A method for increasing the visibility of a cyclist, the method comprising:

• selecting a lighting apparatus, the lighting apparatus comprising:
• a plurality of lights arranged in a flexible mounting member comprising a channel configured to receive the plurality of lights, wherein the channel has one or more upwardly extending sides comprised of a transparent material through which light is able to pass, and wherein the plurality of lights is recessed within the channel and covered in the channel within a transparent flexible over-molding;
• a power source connected to the plurality of lights;
• and
• locating at least two lighting apparatuses at different locations on a bicycle so as to present the plurality of lights of the lighting apparatuses to drivers when the cyclist is riding;
• wherein the at least two lighting apparatuses are in communication with a signal actuator configured to deliver a signal to a first lighting apparatus of the at least two lighting apparatuses, wherein the signal selectively changes the mode in which the first lighting apparatus is operating without changing the mode in which a second lighting apparatus of the at least two lighting apparatuses is operating.