Giant Bicycles - Risks of Extreme and Stunt Riding

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• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and
securely mounted reectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving trafc.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in trafc:
• 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 trafc often, ask your dealer about trafc safety
classes or a good book on bicycle trafc safety.
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill,
Jumping, Stunt Riding, Racing or something else: by engaging in this sort of
extreme, aggressive riding you voluntarily assume an 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 extreme riding.
When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds seen on motorcycles,
and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and
equipment carefully inspected by a qualied mechanic and be sure it is in
perfect condition. Consult with expert riders and race ofcials on conditions
and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Wear appropriate
safety gear, including an approved full face helmet, full nger 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 performed 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.
CAUTION: Bicycles and bicycle parts have limitations with regard to
strength and integrity, and this type of riding can exceed those limitations.
We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks;
but if you choose to take the risk, at least:
• Take lessons from a competent instructor rst
• Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before