You can find pages and pages of tips on how to safely ride your bike. We decided to compile a Bike Safety Short List for quick viewing! We'll start by saying, know where you are going! Check out our online bike route planning tool, or download our free bike map app for iTunes and Android!
Follow the Rules of the Road:
- Bike on the road in the same direction as traffic.
- Stop at red lights, stop signs, and obey traffic signs (one-way, yield, etc)
- If there's a dedicated bike lane, use it!
- Look up your state's laws, in some states children under 18 MUST legally wear a helmet.
- Wear a helmet (even if you are over 18!!). It can help protect that brain of yours!
- Make sure your bike has a bell/horn
- Riding at night (or dawn/dusk)? Be sure you have a headlight or tail light.
- Make sure your brakes are in working condition (front and back)
- Reflectors should be on both the front and back of bicycle, so you can be noticed from all directions!
- Ride in a straight line
- Ride on the right side of the lane. If you are riding with others, stay in a single-file line.
- When making a left turn, move towards the left of the lane
- Be aware of blind spots for drivers, and stay out of them! (especially at traffic lights)
- Signal well. Use the proper hand signals (click here for a refresher). Make eye contact with drivers before making turns.
- Travel with a toolkit. Be prepared for that surprise flat tire!
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