II. Important Safety Information
• Helmets: There is no single factor that works better at
reducing the severity of injuries sustained in bicycle
accidents more than a quality bicycle helmet. Please
don’t ever ride your bicycle without one.
• It’s not a tandem: Your bicycle was engineered to carry
one (1), [that is a single rider,] person safely. The rack on
the back is for luggage or a battery. Overloading the
bicycle with a second rider is a bad idea that can lead to
severe injury or death! Not to mention the fact that you
will severely impact the performance of the bicycle.
• It’s the law; obey it: Obey all trafc laws. Always ride
on the right side, with, not against, trafc. STOP signs
and trafc lights apply to cyclists as well as cars and
pedestrians.
• Be alert to conditions around you! Unfortunately, a
motorist that has successfully parallel parked his/her car
is not always thinking about the cyclist fast approaching
from behind. An impact with a car door suddenly
opened into your path will ruin your day.
• Weather: If you get caught in rain or snow, please be
aware that distance to stop your bicycle may double or
triple over the distance that it takes under dry conditions.
Ride more slowly and anticipate your stops by applying
the brakes MUCH earlier. Don’t forget that the roads are
a lot more slippery when wet. Bicycle tires don’t grip wet
pavement as well as dry pavement. Take the corners
carefully.
Currie Tech Technical and Customer Service: +1 800-377-4532
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