12 Safety Tips
for Bike Riding
Tip #1 - Wear bright colored clothing and/or reflective materials on your clothing.
Tip #2 - Ride with the flow of traffic.
Tip #3 - Obey all traffic laws; including traffic signs, signals and pavement markings.
Tip #4 - Communicate your intentions to other road users by using appropriate hand signals.
Tip #5 - Use hand signals when stopping or turning.
Tip #6 - Yield to pedestrians.
Tip #7 - Stay alert and observant; do not wear headphones or listen to music while riding.
Tip #8 - Always stop, and look both ways before entering the roadway.
Tip #9 - When riding in a group, ride in a single-file versus side-by-side.
Tip #10 - If riding alone, let family members or friends know your planned route and when you expect to return home.
Tip #11 - Add headlight on handlebar, and reflective flashing light on seatpost (verify with Doug).
Tip #12 - Wear a proper fitting bike helmet.