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Safety instructions
Cycling with a trailer
The way in which the bicycle moves changes significantly when it is pulling a trailer, and this is
particularly noticeable when braking and cornering. With regard to this, pay attention to the
following:
Practice cycling with the trailer before going out onto the road.
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Do not carry children until you have familiarised yourself with the different riding behaviour
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on suitable terrain.
Think of the children's safety whenever you ride. Always adapt your way of riding and your
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speed to local conditions, and never forget that you are towing a trailer.
Additional lanes
The two wheels of the
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particularly when there are obstacles and potholes, remember that you will always need
3 suitable lanes for safe riding.
The
is 85 cm wide. Maintain a sufficient distance from obstacles and avoid routes
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that are too narrow. Always negotiate narrow points and bends slowly.
Combined, the bicycle and trailer are at least 2.5 m long in total. Negotiate curves with wider
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radii than usual and bear in mind the additional lane required for the inner wheel of the
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Additional weight
When fully loaded, the
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that of the rider, the bicycle must pull, brake and keep on track:
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Jerky pulling and braking puts high loads on the coupler and tow bar, and thereby increases
wear.
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All stopping distances are much longer when braking, and the stress on the brake linings
is correspondingly greater. The stopping distance is further increased on wet surfaces and
downhill slopes.
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During braking, especially on bends, the trailer can swing out or push the bicycle's rear
wheel to the side and reduce its traction.
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High centrifugal force on bends can result in the trailer tipping over.
Do not exceed the maximum permitted speed of
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Negotiate bends no faster than at walking pace (max. 7 km/h) in order to prevent excessive
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centrifugal forces.
Defensive riding
Always ride defensively and with foresight.
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Brake in good time before reaching bends, junctions, obstacles etc.
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Always negotiate curbs and uneven surfaces slowly. Keep away from steps, escalators and very
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steep stretches.
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run outside the familiar cycling lane. On all routes,
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weighs up to 60 kg that in addition to its own weight and
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km/h and avoid riding at an angle.
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