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PART 2
Bicycling Inherent Risk
138692 Rev 0 (04/22)
Section A. Important Safety Information
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Bicycling Inherent Risk
WARNING
BICYCLING IS AN ACTIVE SPORT WITH INHERENT RISK.
“Inherent risk,“ means that due to the nature of bicycle riding, the situations you encounter while
riding expose you to the risk of serious injury, paralysis, or death in an accident.
The risk cannot be taken away or eliminated. You can minimize risk by doing the following:
■ Bicycle training & practice
■ Progressive step-by-step learning of new cycling skills
■ The good judgement to ride in control
■ Bicycle experience, riding with experienced riders
■ Use of a proper bicycle helmet and appropriate protective gear
■ Reading and thinking about this entire owner’s manual, all owner’s manual supplements and
instructions that came with your bicycle are essential to your safety and part of the learning
process. Visit www.gtbicycles.com.
■ Riding within your own unique capabilities and considering the conditions where you are riding.