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7. WET WEATHER RIDING
make sure that someone knows where you're going and when you
expect to be back.
4.Always take along some kind of identication, so that people know
who you are in case of an accident; and take along some cash for
food, a cool drink, or an emergency phone call.
5.Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that
does not frighten or endanger them, and give them enough room so
that their unexpected moves don't endanger you.
6.Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you're riding o-road,
help may not be close.
O Road Respect
Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride o-road,
and respect private propey . You may be sharing the trail with other
hikers, equestrians, and other cyclists. Respect their rights. Stay on the
designated path.
Don't contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessa
sliding. Don't disturb the ecosystem by cutting your own trail or
shocut through vegetation or streams. It is your responsibility to
minimize your impact on the environment. Leave things as you found
them, and always take out evething you brought in.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as
the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced
and
your tires don't grip nearly as well. This makes it harder to control
speed and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow
down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply
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