Nukeproof MEGAWATT 297 2021 - SAFE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS

MEGAWATT BIKE GUIDE 2022 | 7 1
Look after yourself
Always wear a helmet that meets legal safety standards when riding your Megawatt and additional
protective equipment when required. Ensure you are riding your bike in accordance with local
laws, with protective equipment, reectors and lights installed when and where required.
On-road riding
• Ensure all local trafc laws are obeyed when using your bike on-road.
• Respect all other road users journeys.
• Ride safely and be prepared for actions of other road users or road conditions that may
jeopardize your safety or safety of other road users.
• Do not allow yourself to be distracted while cycling on-road.
• Carry maintenance tools and spares to ensure you can complete your ride if a mechanical
was to occur.
Off-road riding
• Off-road riding can be dangerous with a variety of terrain, conditions and hazards. Please
ensure you have developed the adequate skill levels for the terrain you are riding and
condent in your off-road abilities. Please get familiar with your bike, its handling and
capabilities before riding off-road.
• Ensure the location you are riding is legal, you have a right to ride there and no laws are
being broken.
• Ensure you are wearing the appropriate safety equipment.
• Ride in groups to ensure your safety and make someone aware of your route and location.
• Carry maintenance tools and spares to ensure you can complete your ride if a mechanical
was to occur.
• Be respectful and courteous to other off-road users, respect their journey.
• Be courteous to wildlife and the natural environment.
• Stay on designated trails to avoid unnecessary erosion.
Riding at Night
Be cautious when riding at night, riding at night can be more hazardous than daytime. At night a
rider is harder to see by drivers and pedestrians, ensure you are wearing brighter clothing with
reective features. Please ensure you use reectors and lights on your bike, and these comply
with local laws. Reectors are not a suitable alternative to lights; lights must be used along with
reectors at night. Ensure reectors and light mounts are of sound condition and secure. Ensure
lights are charged or the lights method of power is working adequately, ensure there is enough
power for the duration of your journey.