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Bicycle Safety

Tips for Safer Bike Use

• Drive near the curb in the same direction as traffic. Always drive single file.
• Competing with high speed, heavy traffic is dangerous. Look for safer, less travelled routes.
• Stunting or clowning on bicycles can result in serious injury.
• Be alert to surface conditions and traffic all around you. Road hazards such as rocks, potholes, glass, and other debris can cause a bicyclist to lose control.
• Riding in wet weather is hazardous. Visibility is a problem - for cars and bicycles. Wet tires tend to skid, and wet handbrakes may not be effective.
• Bicyclists must make themselves and their bikes more visible. Wear brightly colored clothing. A reflective vest or tape sewn on clothing makes you far more visible at night.
• Never ride at dusk or night unless your bicycle has a white headlight and a red tail light or reflector in the back. The larger the reflector the more visible you are.
• Know traffic laws and signals. Most laws and regulations that govern auto traffic apply to bicyclists.
  Preventive Maintenance
• Tighten wheel nuts or quick-release levers.
• Check brakes and quick releases.
• Keep spokes tight; replace broken ones promptly.
• Keep tires properly inflated as recommended by the manufacturer. Underinflated tires give poor protection. Over-inflated tires do not grip the road or street effectively when you apply the brakes.
• Check chain for damaged links and snug fit; keep it clean and lubricated.
• Keep handlebars and seat "untwistable." If either moves, tighten the nuts