Sunday, April 16, 2006

Tips For New Bike Commuters

taken from the transalt NYC pamphlet:

Ride with traffic, not against
Bicyclists must obey all traffic laws
ride 4 feet from car doors
Bicyclists have the right to occupy a whole traffic lane
By law cyclists must have front and rear lights and a bell
Wear a snugly-fitting helmet.
Pedestrians always have the right of way
Never ride on sidewalks
Look and Signal before turning
Watch for street hazards
Lock the frame and rear wheel of your bike to a fixed object when parking
Check your brakes before you start your ride
pump your tires to the recommended pressure etched onto the sidewall of the tire -use a gauge to measure pressure!
Do not ride with headphones
Dress for weather and safety

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