| 1. | Always wear a helmet!!! |
| 2. | Ride with the traffic (on the right side of the
road) |
| 3. | Ride single file do not ride two or three
abreast |
| 4. | Ride on the shoulder or as close to the edge of the road
as possible |
| 5. | Wear biking gloves. They are padded and protect your hands
if you fall or hit a big bump |
| 6. | Ride in control going downhill. On rural roads there is
often sand at the bottom of a big hill. |
| 7. | Carry water |
| 8. | Keep at least two bike lengths between you and the rider
in front of you. |
| 9. | Learn to change your tires and carry a spare tire or a
patch kit.
Learn to put your bike chain back on the deraileur if it comes off
the deraileur. |
| 10. | Use extreme caution when the road is wet |
| 11. | Walk over railroad tracks. Your wheel can get caught in
the tracks. |
| 12. | Obey all traffic signs and signals |
| 13. | Use a rearview mirror |
| 14. | Try to out-ride dogs, if this is not possible get off your
bike and put the bike between you and the dog.
Dogs usually won’t chase you past their territory. Do not ride on
the left hand side of the road to avoid the dog. |
| 15. | Be aware of road conditions and ride accordingly, watch
for wet leaves and oil slick roads, they are both very slippery. Be
aware of sun glare, especially in the morning and the
evening. |
| 16. | If you are not riding your bike pull off the road
completely. |
| 17. | Carry a light and reflective bands in case you are riding
in the dark. Try to avoid riding in the dark. |
| 18. | Use hand signals when turning or stopping |
| 19. | Call out if you are passing another rider. |
| 20. | Ride carefully through towns where cars are parked. People
don’t look for cyclists when the open their car
doors. |
| 21. | Carry a first aid kit with band aids, antibiotic ointment
and tissues. |
| 22. | Maintain your bicycle-keep the gears oiled, the brakes
working and the seat properly adjusted for your
height. |
