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TIPS FOR RIDING WITH PASSENGERS
LOADING UP
 Practiceloadingandunloadingandslowspeedmaneuveringonatgroundwithnotrafcaroundbefore
taking to the road with passengers.
WARNING: Always hold onto your Xtracycle when loading and unloading passengers.
Child passengers can be loaded into the Hooptie from above with the assistance of an adult. They can
be lifted into place, or supported while climbing over the top of the Hooptie. Before putting on their helmet
and with the Hooptie in the narrow setting, children may be able to slip under the Hooptie rails, and they may
exit the Hooptie from below after removing their helmet. An Xtracycle KickBack centerstand makes loading
and unloading more safe and stable.
WARNING: Passengers not in a kids seat must hold onto the inner rail of the Hooptie at all
times while on an Xtracycle. Never allow passengers to place their hands on the outer Hooptie
rail.
Little passengers are more likely to fall asleep on the ride, often resulting in a drowsy head droop.
WARNING:Donottieanythingaroundthechild’sneckinanefforttopadtheirneck.
OPTIMAL PASSENGER PLACEMENT
When carrying one child under 4, position the child seat in the front position on the deck for maximum
comfort and control while riding. When carrying one child under 4 & one child over 4, position the child
seat in the rear position and use a MagicCarpet for the older passenger in front. Use the Hooptie for extra
passengerprotection.Hooptiehasthreesettings:wide,mediumandnarrow.Akidseattsbetweentheinner
rails of Hooptie in its widest setting.
Child passengers, not in a child seat can face forward or backwards in the Hooptie, but their position
may impact the handling of the bicycle for the rider, and may also impact their ability to anticipate riding
conditions. When in the narrow setting, the Hooptie does a good job of containing children while enabling
them freedom to face in either direction.
RIDE CAUTIOUSLY
While riding with children, be especially aware of the following:
1. Sudden braking can cause injury to your passengers, who could lose grip of the Hooptie. Ride slowly and
defensively with passengers.
2.Watchoutforpotholes.Hittingapotholeatevenslowspeedscanbeshockingandpainfulforyour
passengers, and potentially damaging for your bike and rear wheel. Passengers experience the jolt of
potholes much more intensely than the rider. Watch the road and take it slow on unfamiliar roads when
carrying passengers.
3. Do not go up or down curbs with passengers on board - both for their comfort and safety, and to preserve
the longevity of your rear wheel.