BICYCLE SAFETY AND RIDING TIPS
General Rules for Safe Bic
ycle Riding
1. Always wear a CPSC approved helmet and some form of eye protection.
2. Always ride with a rear view mirror attached to your helmet or mounted on the bicycle.
3. Obey all traffic rules and regulations, signs and signals.
4. Ride on the side of the road, going in the same direction as the traffic and in single file.
5. Use proper hand signals when turning or stopping.
6. Be alert at all times, especially watch for cars pulling out into traffic or for opening doors.
7. Inspect your Sun Bicycle before every ride. Make sure all nuts and bolts are securely tightened. Check your brakes by applying them and rock your
Sun Bicycle back and forth to make sure they are engaging properly. Check your tires for proper air pressure as indicated on the sidewall of the tires.
Make sure the nuts and/or quick release levers on wheels and seat are secure. Also check for any other possible mechanical problems.
9. Do not "stunt ride" or hitch a ride on other vehicles.
10. Do not ride carelessly.
11. Use extreme caution when riding in wet, icy or otherwise hazardous conditions.
WARNING: J&B Importers, Inc. is not responsible for accidents resulting from failure to comply with all bicycling safety laws. Contact your local authori-
ies for more specific information about such laws.
Night Riding
Tips
1. Your Sun Bicycle is equipped with front, rear, wheel and pedal reflectors. They should be kept clean at all times, and never be removed from your bike.
2. Always use an appropriate lighting system when riding at night.
3. Ride with extreme caution. Be alert for cars, pedestrians, runners and other bicyclists. Ride defensively and watch for road hazards.
4. Wear light colored clothing and use reflective tape on clothing or helmets to help make you more visible at night.
WARNING: Reflectors alone are not adequate for night visibility. Use a high quality front and rear lighting system for greater visibility.
Wet Weather Caution
When rims and brakes are wet due to muddy, wet or icy road conditions the distance needed to stop safely increases. You must, therefore, anticipate the
additional distance needed to stop in such circumstances. Reduce your speed and take corners slowly and carefully. Hard application of the brakes on wet or
icy pavement (or on loose gravel or debris) can cause the wheel(s) to lock up and skid, resulting in possible loss of control. Slowly apply brakes in a
gradual, controlled manner to avoid skidding or loss of control.
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