Riding With Passengers - Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner User Manual

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.
8. 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.
9. Never hitch a ride b holding on to another vehicle.
10. Don't do stunts, wheelies or jumps.
1 1. Don't weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing
the road.
1 2. Observe and yield the right of way.
1 3. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or
when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.
C. Riding With Passengers
Riding with passengers is fun for all, and can present some unique challenges.
WARNING: When riding with passengers, use the following guidelines:
• Maximum number of passengers is 3 children or 1 adult, totaling no more than 200 lbs.
• Only carry passengers with Xtracycle bags installed. The bags block limbs from getting
caught in the rear wheel.
• Passengers should always wear helmets.
• Use your best judgment in selecting routes, and choosing how to place your children on the
bike.
RIDING WITH PASSENGERS UNDER 4 YEARS OLD
Children under the age of four need to be in a child seat with a safety harness. A good child seat will be
durable, safety tested, and will cushion passenger from bumps. A properly installed Yepp EasyFit Maxi
is recommended for ages 9 months to about four years, up to 48 lbs. Any child riding on your Xtracycle,
regardless of age, should be strong enough to hold up their head and withstand the bouncing that comes
with riding on the back of the bike.
WARNING: Always use a child seat when riding with passengers under 4 years of age. Check
with your pediatrician before riding with a passenger under 9 months old.
RIDING WITH PASSENGERS 4 YEARS AND UP
One way to evaluate if your child is ready to graduate from a childseat and safely ride with the Hooptie,
is to evaluate whether they could ride on their own bike along side you. Riding on the back of an Xtracycle
with a Hooptie and U-Tubes requires a similar level of self awareness and attention to holding on, while
offering more safety and security.
WARNING: Always use Hooptie handlebars and U-Tube foot rests when riding with passengers
not in a child seat.
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