Bicycle Safety Rules for the Road
Lund Family Center is grateful to all who are riding in this event! We hope that you have fun getting sponsors as well as riding. We post these rules of the road for all to read. It's a good reminder for all as we head into spring and summer, whether you are a part of our Mother's Day Ride or not. (We hope you will be!)
1. Ride on the right
- Always ride in the same direction as traffic
- Use the lane furthest to the right that heads in the direction that you are traveling
- Slower moving cyclists and motorists stay to the right
2. On the road
- The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists
- Obey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markings
- Always use hand signals to indicate your intention to stop or turn
3. Always wear a properly fitting helmet
- Ensure that the helmet fits snugly and sits squarely on top of the head, not tipped back
- Always wear a helmet while riding a bike, no matter how short the trip
- After a crash or any impact that affects your helmet, whether damage is visible or not, replace it immediately
4. Ride predictably
- Ride in a straight line and don't swerve in the road or between parked cars
- Check for oncoming traffic before entering any street or intersection
- Anticipate hazards and adjust your position in traffic accordingly
5. Be visible
- Wear brightly colored clothing
- At night, use a white front light, red rear light and reflector and reflective tape or clothing
- Make eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there
Tips courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists (bikeleague.org).