Night Riding; Pedaling Technique; Hill Technique - Dynacraft SINGLE SPEED Owner's Manual

NIGHT RIDING

Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for
motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who
choose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both
riding and choosing specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk. Consult your dealer about night riding
safety equipment.
WARNING
Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights.
Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of
poor visibility without an adequate bicycle lighting
system and without reflectors is dangerous and
may result in serious injury or death.

PEDALING TECHNIQUE

• Position the ball of your foot on the corner of the pedal.
• When pedaling, ensure your knees are parallel to the bike frame.
• To absorb shock, keep your elbows slightly bent.
• Learn to operate the gears properly (refer to pages 21-23).

HILL TECHNIQUE

• Gear down before a climb and continue gearing down as required to maintain pedaling speed.
• If you reach the lowest gear and are struggling, stand up on your pedals. You will then obtain
more power from each pedal revolution.
• On the descent, use the high gears to avoid rapid pedaling.
• Do not exceed a comfortable speed, maintain control and take additional care.
WARNING
Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or
reflector brackets from your bicycle. They are an
integral part of the bicycle's safety system. Re-
moving the reflectors reduces your visibility to
others using the roadway. Being struck by other
vehicles may result in serious injury or death.
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BEFORE YOU RIDE