TWO > SAFETY
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TWO > SAFETY
2.1 THE BASICS
1 > Always wear a bicycling helmet that meets
the latest certification standards and follow the
helmet manufacturer’s instructions for proper
fit, use and care of your helmet. Most serious
bicycle injuries involve head injuries, which
may have been avoided if the rider had worn
a helmet.
WARNING: Failure to wear your helmet when riding
a bicycle may result in serious injury or death.
2 > Always do the Mechanical Safety Check before you get on your
bike (see Section 1.3).
3 > Be competent in operating the controls on your bicycle: brakes
(see Section 4.3); pedals (see Section 4.5), shifting (see Section
4.4) and power assist drive system (see Section 4.9).
4 > Be careful to keep body parts, clothing and other objects clear
from the sharp teeth of the chainrings, the moving chain, the turning
pedals and cranks, and the spinning wheels of your bicycle.
5 > Always wear:
✔ Shoes that fit your feet properly and grip the pedal securely. Do not
ride your bicycle barefoot or with loose fitting shoes such as sandals.
✔ Appropriate cycling clothing that is bright, visible and fit snugly to
your body. Loose clothing can tangle in your drivetrain or wheel or
be snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail.
✔ Protective eyewear to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs.
Also, if it is sunny, wear tinted lenses and, depending on your
riding preference, clear, yellow or orange lenses when not.
6 > Do not jump with your OHM bike. Jumping a bike can be fun, but
it puts you and your bike at risk of serious harm. Jumping causes
stress on everything from the spokes to your pedals, and if you lose
control, you can cause serious injury or death. If you insist on jumping
your bicycle, understand that you are doing this at your own risk.
7 > Ride your bicycle at a speed that is appropriate for the conditions
in which you are riding.
2.2 RIDING SAFETY
1 > Observe all local bicycle laws and regulations. Pertinent laws
include, but are not limited to, helmet laws, child carrier laws and
special bicycle traffic laws. Important regulations include, but are not
limited to, licensing of bicycles, riding on sidewalks, and regulations
concerning bike path and trail use. It is your responsibility to learn and
obey all laws and all regulations that pertain to cycling in your area.
2 > Always respect the rights of other road or path users such as
motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists.
3 > Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you.
Never underestimate the unpredictability and risks associated with
road riding.
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