People on bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as people in cars. Bicycle riders should follow these tips to reduce the risk of a crash. Equipment – ride a well-maintained, properly sized bike that fits you. Clothing –wear bright clothing during the day and reflective equipment at night. Make sure to secure loose laces and pant legs to prevent them from catching in the gears. Route – choose routes with less traffic & slower speeds. Choose bike paths & lanes where available. Follow Rules – Ride in the same direction as traffic and obey street signs, signals, and road markings. Ride Defensively – assume the other person does NOT see you. Look ahead for hazards or situations to avoid that may cause a fall. Ride Predictably – motorists get a sense of what you intend to do and can react to avoid a crash. Signal – this will communicate your intent to others. Always use your left arm to signal turns – you can signal a right-hand turn by holding your arm at a 90 degree angle with your fingertips pointing up. Avoid sidewalks – motorists don’t expect traffic on sidewalks and don’t look there when backing up or turning. Safely riding your bike in traffic requires preparation, practice, and experience. Confidence in traffic comes with learning how to navigate and communicate with other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
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A bicycle seat is also known as a saddle. Proper saddle positioning reduces fatigue, increases comfort, and improves the efficient transfer of power to your pedals. Most modern saddles can be adjusted in three ways (height, position over seat post, and incline). Follow these tips on setting the appropriate saddle height:
A clean and well maintained chain will prolong the life of your gears and reduce chain-wear and chain-stretch while helping your bike look its best. Remember that doing something to maintain your chain is better than doing nothing so follow these steps to keep your chain working and looking great:
With the first weeks of fall behind us and the southern summer a distant memory - remember to FALL BACK as daylight savings time ends Nov 6th @ 2am and enjoy riding with these fall cycling tips:
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