C) Off Road Safety - Kona bicycle Owner's Manual

• Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion
joints, road or sidewalk construction, debris and other
obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic,
catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
• The many other hazards and distractions which can
occur on a bicycle ride.
5. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths
or as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the direc-
tion of traffic flow or as directed by local governing laws.
6. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and
look both ways at street intersections. Remember that a
bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle,
so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.
7. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.
8. Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and
emergency vehicle sirens distract you from concentrating on
what's going on around you, and their wires can tangle in
the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose control.
9. Never carry a passenger, unless it is a small child
wearing an approved helmet and secured in a correctly
mounted child carrier or a child-carrying trailer.
10. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or
your complete control of the bicycle, or which could
become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
11. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
12. Don't do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to
do stunts, wheelies, jumps or go racing with your bike
despite our advice not to, read Section 2.F, Downhill,
Stunt or Competition Biking, now. Think carefully about
your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go
with this kind of riding.
13. Don't weave through traffic or make any moves that
may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.
14. Observe and yield the right of way.
15. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when
visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when
extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the
risk of accident.

C) OFF ROAD SAFETY

We recommend that children 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.
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