Car Free Day: These are the must-have micro-transport safety accessories

Whether you’re a skater, cyclist or hoverboard enthusiast, the right kit makes a huge difference to how much you enjoy yourself – and how well you can walk the next day.

Here’s our pick of the safety accessories you need for freewheeling fun.

Oxelo crash pad protective shorts

Slip these stretchy shorts on before you head out and you’ll have extra protective zones on your hips, bum, thighs and tailbone.

Make sure they fit your body really well before putting them through their paces.

£24.99, Decathlon.co.uk

Headkayse ONE foldable helmet

This incredibly clever fold-up helmet caters to people who really don’t want to carry a full-sized head-protector around with them, but also don’t want to risk their safety.

It can withstand multiple impacts without deteriorating.

£150, Hedkayse.com

Segway bumper kit

Bumpers and covers are an easy way to add some impact absorption to your scooter or hoverboard. This set is for the Segway MiniLITE, adding padding to the two-wheeled kids’ scooter.

£34.99, shop.segway.com

Night Runner 270

These are designed for people who go running at night, but they’re also very handy for keeping you safe on other wheely things after dark.

The super-bright LEDs attach to your shoelaces.

£29.99, Amazon.co.uk

Neon Hoverkart

In the same way that laying on a surfboard is often an easier start than standing up, it can be safer to learn the quirks of your hoverboard from a sitting position.

Some manufacturers offer go-kart attachments to convert their boards, or you can choose a universal design, like this one.

£109.99, Argos.co.uk

Livall smart helmet

You have to wear a helmet, so make life easier on yourself and get one with smart features. This one includes two Bluetooth speakers, a hands-free mic, and two types of lights: colourful tail LEDs and indicator signals.

£99, Halfords.com

REKD adult heavy duty pad set

This three-pad set covers knees, elbows and wrists and comes in sizes XS to XL. The knee and elbow pads include robust ramp-style impact caps and the dualsplint wrist guard offers all-round protection for both top and bottom.

£24.95, Skatehut.co.uk