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General Safety
• Familiarize yourself with all the bicycle’s features before
riding. Pracce gear shis, braking, and the use of toe clips
and straps, if installed.
• Always ride defensively in a predictable, straight line. Never
ride against trac.
• Expect the unexpected (e.g. opening car doors or cars backing
out of concealed driveways).
• Take extra care at intersecons and when preparing to pass
other vehicles.
• Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other
riders, vehicles and objects. Safe braking distances and forces
are subject to the prevailing weather condions. Do not lock
up the brakes. When braking, always apply the rear brake
rst, then the front. The front brake is more powerful and if it
is not correctly applied, you may lose control and fall.
• Always use the correct hand signals to indicate turning
or stopping.
• Obey the trac laws (e.g., stopping at a red light or stop sign,
giving way to pedestrians).
• Wear proper riding are, reecve if possible, and avoid
open toe shoes.
• Do not use items that may restrict your hearing and vision.
• Do not carry packages or passengers that will interfere with
your visibility or control of the bicycle.
RoadCondions
• Be aware of road condions. Concentrate on the path ahead.
Avoid pot holes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed
bumps, drain grates and other obstacles.
• Cross train tracks at a 90 degree angle or walk your bicycle
across.
Wet Weather
• When riding in wet weather always wear reecve clothing
and use safety lights to enhance visibility.
• Exercise extreme cauon when riding in wet condions.
• Ride at a slower speed. Turn corners gradually and avoid
sudden braking.
• Brake earlier, it will take a longer distance to stop.
• Pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line markings and train
tracks all become more hazardous when wet.
WARNING!
RIDING SAFETY
Riding the bicycle in unsafe condions (i.e. at night), in an unsafe
manner, or disregarding trac laws may result in an unexpected
movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death.