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C. Off Road Safety
We recommend that children do not ride on
rough terrain unless they are accompanied
by an adult.
1 The variable conditions and hazards of off-
road riding require close attention and specific
skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build
up your skills. If your bike has suspension, the
increased speed you may develop also
increases your risk of losing control and
falling. Get to know how to handle your bike
safely before trying increased speed or more
difficult terrain.
2 Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of
riding you plan to do.
3 Don't ride alone in remote areas. Even when
riding with others, make sure that someone
knows where you're going and when you
expect to be back.
4 Always take along some kind of identification,
so that people know who you are in case of
an accident; and take along a some cash for a
snack, a cool drink or an emergency
phone call.
D. Wet Weather Riding
WARNING: Wet weather impairs
traction, braking and visibility, both for
the cyclist and for other vehicles sharing the
road. The risk of an accident is dramatically
increased in wet conditions.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your
brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles
sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and
your tyres don't grip nearly as well. This makes it
harder to control speed and easier to lose
control. To make sure that you can slow down
and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more
slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more
gradually than you would under normal, dry
conditions (see also Section 4.C).
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5 Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals.
Ride in a way that does not frighten or
endanger them, and give them enough room
so that their unexpected moves don't
endanger you.
6 Be prepared. If something goes wrong while
you're riding off-road, help may not be close.
7 Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or
race with your bike, read and understand
Section 2.F.
Off Road respect
Obey the local laws regulating where and how
you can ride off road, and respect private
property. You may be sharing the trail with others
– hikers, equestrians, other cyclists. Respect
their rights. Stay on the designated trail. Don't
contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with
unnecessary sliding. Don't disturb the ecosystem
by cutting your own trail or take a shortcut
through vegetation or streams. It is your
responsibility to minimise your impact on the
environment. Leave things as you found them;
and always take out everything you brought in.
Ask your local 13 dealer
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