Tips for riding safer on your electric
cargo bike
Make darn sure your front wheel is on right and tight.
Check it before every ride. Seriously. If you’re not sure how the wheel attaches, the
details are inside. See the Check the wheels section on page 3-7.
You only get one brain.
Helmets are really inexpensive compared to the cost of crashing without one. We’re
gonna preach now: just wear one — you and all passengers.
Avoid anything that can get stuck in your wheels.
For example: a shopping bag, purse, backpack straps, or sticks on the pathway. If your
wheel stops suddenly, you’re going to have a bad time.
Check your bike lights on every ride.
Using lights on every ride, even when the sun is shining, is the single best way to stand
out to motorists. Power up your bike and make sure that your lights are on before pedal-
ing away.
Keep a balanced load.
If your bike has a cargo box, center the weight of your gear for better bike handling. Don’t
forget to secure your load so your groceries and gear make it from point A to B safely.
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