Off Road Riding - Whyte 905 Instruction Manual

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Look ahead, and be ready to avoid:
Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or
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coming up behind you.
Parked car doors opening.
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Pedestrians stepping out.
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Children or pets playing near the road.
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Pot holes, sewer grating, manhole covers, railway lines, expansion joints, road
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or cycle-path construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you
to swerve into traffic, catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident.
Any other hazards and distractions which can occur on a bicycle ride.
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Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or reasonably close to the
edge of the road, in the direction of traffic flow or as directed by local governing laws.
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Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street
intersections. Remember that a bicycle always comes off worse in a collision with a
motor vehicle, so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.
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Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.
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Don't weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom
you are sharing the road.
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Observe and yield the right of way.

Off Road Riding

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We recommend that children should only ride on rough terrain if they are
accompanied by an adult.
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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. Attend a riding skills course presented by a qualified
coach.
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Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you intend to do. Consult your
Whyte dealer.
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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.
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Always take along some kind of identification, so that people know who you are in
case of an incident; and take along some cash for food, a cool drink or an emergency
phone call.
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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.
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Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you're riding off-road, help may not be
close.
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Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, read and
understand the "Extreme or competition riding" section on page 13.
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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.
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Stay on the designated trail.
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Don't contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding.
General Instruction Manual
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