Tips

› Always wear a bicycle helmet when you ride.  Never ride without a helmet, even for a short distance.

› Never ride with headphones or while using a cellular phone or other electronic device.

› Use hand signals to tell motorists and pedestrians what you're doing and where you intend to go.

› Avoid road hazards watch out for sever grates, ice, gravel, road debris, and other road obstacles.  Be careful crossing railroad tracks, and cross them at right angles.

› Avoid riding your bicycle at night.  If you must ride at night, the law requires a bright white headlight (visible from a minimum of 500 feet ahead) and a rear reflector or  tail light ( visible up to 300 feet from behind).

› Keep your bike in good shape and well maintained.  Regularly take your bike to a trained bicycle maintenance professional who can conduct routine maintenance for you.

› Dress appropriately for your ride.  Wear a poncho or rain jacket when it's raining.  Be sure to dress in warm layers when riding in cold weather.

› Don't drink and ride.  Never ride your bicycle after drinking alcoholic beverages.  Drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal.

› Scan the road ahead.  Look ahead for upcoming traffic, other bicycles, and other potential hazards.

› Obey traffic signs and signals at all times.  Bicycles must drive and behave like other vehicles on the road. 

Have fun and be safe!