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• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in trac:
• Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and
predict your movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected
• If you plan to ride in trac often, ask your dealer about
trac safety classes or a good book on bicycle trac
safety.
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore,
Downhill, Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing or something else: if
you engage in this sort of extreme, aggressive riding you will
get hurt, and you voluntarily assume a greatly increased risk
of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and
those that are may not be suitable for all types of aggressive
riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s manufacturer
about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging in ex-
treme riding.
When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds achieved
by motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and
risks. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected
by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condi-
tion. Consult with expert riders, area site personnel and
race ocials on conditions and equipment advisable at the
site where you plan to ride. Wear appropriate safety gear,
including an approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and
body armor. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have proper
equipment and to be familiar with course conditions.
WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and
articles about bicycling depict riders engaged in extreme
riding, this activity is extremely dangerous, increases your
risk of injury or death, and increases the severity of any
injury. Remember that the action depicted is being per-
formed by professionals with many years of training and
experience. Know your limits and always wear a helmet
and other appropriate safety gear. Even with state-of-the-
art protective safety gear, you could be seriously injured or
killed when jumping, stunt riding, riding downhill at speed
or in competition.
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