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This page last updated 3/23/98
BICYCLE SAFETY REVIEW
Equipment
 | bicycle in good mechanical condition with front, rear and side reflectors
| | bicycle helmet
| | water bottle and carry cage
| | pump, patch kit or spare tube
| | emergency tools (including tire levers for removing flat tire)
| | first aid kit
| | eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)
| | headlight and taillight for night rides (flashlights can duct taped to bike)
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Rules of the road
| know basic hand signals for left turn, right turn, and stop
| | ride on the right hand side of the road (with traffic flow)
| | follow all vehicular traffic laws (lights, stop signs, one ways, etc.)
| | no riding on sidewalks
| | ride as a group
| | lead riders set pace and stop at major intersections to regroup
| | follow in single file
| | leave 1-2 bicycle lengths between riders
| | pass on a riders left
| | announce road hazards to riders behind you
| | no racing
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Clothing
| wear light colored clothing for night rides
| | avoid overly loose or dangling clothing (can become caught in chain or wheels)
| | avoid over dressing (bicycling is strenuous and generates body heat)
| | have wind breaker jacket, gloves, hat you can wear under the helmet, and face/neck protection.
| | after a ride change out of sweaty clothing
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Miscellaneous
| always wear your helmet when riding your bike
| | never bike alone (use the buddy system)
| | avoid biking in the woods during hunting season (minimally wear blaze orange clothing)
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