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SAFE CYCLING TIPS
1. Always wear a protective cycling helmet.
2. Make sure that none of your clothes can become
caught in the wheels or the drivetrain of your
bicycle.
3. Never hang bags or clothing on the handlebar;
this will affect your steering.
4. Never carry a passenger on your bicycle.
5. Select a gear that allows you to pedal between
fifty and seventy revolutions per minute, which is
similar to your resting heart rate. This will give you
better control of your bicycle and make it easier
for you to accelerate as you cycle.
6. Familiarize yourself with and observe the cycling
regulations and advice given in your local highway
code.
7. Obey all traffic regulations and local bylaws and
rules.
8. Always cycle defensively, be on your guard, and
be alert for problems and hazards.
9. Observe the road surface ahead. Avoid obstacles
such as potholes, gravel, and drains.
10. Use cycling lanes whenever possible.
11. Always cycle in single file.
12. Do not cycle too close to another vehicle, includ-
ing other bicycles.
13. Regularly look over your shoulder to observe traf-
fic approaching you from the rear, and always do
this before giving a hand signal. Use caution when
looking over your shoulder.
14. Give other road users clear hand signals to com-
municate your intended actions.
15. Be alert to vehicles pulling into your path. Also be
alert to doors of parked vehicles opening in your
path.
16. Never hold onto a moving vehicle or onto a sta-
tionary vehicle when stopped in traffic.
17. Use extra caution when cycling in wet conditions.
These conditions will affect your braking perfor-
mance. Allow extra time and stopping distance
when you use your brakes in these conditions.
Cycle slower when cornering or traveling over
areas with reduced traction. Do not cycle in icy
conditions.
18. If you cycle in the dark, make sure that your bicy-
cle has a headlight and reflectors. Also, make
sure to wear light-colored, reflective clothes when
cycling in the dark.
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