6. Remember that bike jumps increase the risk of damage to the bike
and also the risk of injuries.
7. The riding speed should be appropriate for weather and
environmental conditions. The greater the speed, the higher the risk.
B) ROAD SAFETY
1. First of all, you should be familiar with all laws, orders, and
regulations applicable to cycling and observance of safety
precautions for cyclists in your city. In particular, you should know
road traffic regulations.
2. You are not the only person on the road—there are also
pedestrians, other cyclists, motorists, and so on. Respect their
rights.
3. Be careful. Take into account that you might not be seen.
4. Look ahead and be ready for unexpected obstacles in your way,
such as:
• Cars stopping or turning sharply, coming out onto the road, and
also approaching from behind
• Opened doors of cars parked at the roadside
• Pedestrians who, for example, have simply not seen you
• Children and pets running onto the road in front of you
• Various kinds of pits, manholes, grilles, rails, barriers, and
obstructions that can result in a fall and damage to the bike
• Many other problems that you can encounter when riding the bike
5. It’s recommended you use designated cycle paths. If there are
none, cycle on the road.
6. Remember to observe the road traffic regulations—stop at “Stop”
signs, obey the traffic light signals, and so on.
Remember that you are a road user, as are motorists, but you will suffer
a lot more in the event of a collision. So be ready to give way, even if you
have right of way.
7. Never wear earphones when riding on the road. First, you might simply
not hear car horns and sirens. Second, wires can get tangled in moving
parts of the bike, and you will lose control.
8. Never try riding while holding onto a moving object.
9. Remember that bike jumps increase the risk of damage to the bike and
also the risk of injury.
10. On the road, don’t perform actions which may confuse other road users;
for example, lane hopping.
11. Give way to other road users where it is appropriate to do so.
12. Never ride a bike intoxicated (alcohol, drug, or other intoxication) or
under the influence of any medication that deteriorates reaction times and
attention, and when ill or tired (this can jeopardise riding safety).
13 If possible, avoid riding the bike in poor weather conditions, with
insufficient visibility, and in fog or at night, because any of these conditions
increase the risk of an accident.
14 Cycling is very enjoyable, but you should remember all of the
aforementioned precautions and observe all laws and should not forget
common sense.
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