Apollo Radius Wet Weather, Ride more cautiously in wet weather, Approach corners more carefully

	Wet Weather
	- Ride more cautiously in wet weather.
	Avoid sudden braking, slow overall riding pace
	and approach corners more carefully.
	- Brake sooner, stopping distance increases
	in wet conditions.
	- Remember pot holes and slippery surfaces
	such as line markings and tram tracks all
	become more hazardous in the wet.
	Try to avoid where possible.
	- Cornering traction will also be reduced in wet
	weather.
	Night Riding
	- Wear reflective and light coloured clothing.
	- Reflectors should be fitted correctly to the
	bicycle and clearly visible. (Refer to Part 5
	of this manual.)
	Riding in the dark should never be
	undertaken without fully operational
	front and rear bicycle lights. The use
	of bicycle lights is mandatory for night
	riding in most Australian States.
	- Attach a fully operational lighting set.
	Lights should have a white front lamp
	and a red rear lamp.
	- Use a flashing rear light to improve visibility.
	- Charge batteries if battery powered lights
	are to be used. Check wiring connections
	for dynamo powered lights.
	- Avoid riding at night if possible. If not, slow
	down and opt for familiar roads with street
	lighting when able.
	Pedalling Technique
	- Place the ball of your foot on the centre
	of the pedal.
	- Ensure your knees are parallel to the bicycle
	frame when pedalling.
	- Keep your elbows slightly bent. This will help
	to absorb shock.
	- Learn how to use the gears correctly (Refer
16	to Pages 18-21 in this part of the manual).

RAOM0507 Apollo Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. ABN: 60 001 914 469 Updated 23/05/07