not react to it appropriately. If you must ride at night, wear bright, reflective clothing, use a bright headlight and a red blinking taillight on your bike. Do not operate without properly attached reflectors; replace cracked or missing reflectors.
Wear Helmets
Numerous studies have shown that:
•Head injury is the leading cause of bicycling fatalities; and,
•Helmets prevent or reduce bicyclists’ head injuries.
Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential
Use only the
Know Your Trailer Hitch
Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment each time you use the trailer. Refer to sections “VII. Hitching the Burley Nomad to Your Bicycle” and “VIII. Trailer Maintenance and Care” of this manual for proper installation, use and maintenance of your hitch.
Use Your Flag
Always use the safety
Follow the Rules of the Road
Bicycles are vehicles, and are required to observe all rules of the road. Always signal turns and stops; ride with both hands on the handlebars except when signalling. Scan ahead for dangerous situations, and anticipate turning traffic. Watch out for parked cars and opening doors. Never run stop signals, and never ride against oncoming traffic. On bike paths, give audible warning when passing pedestrians from behind. If you are not aware of your local and state bicycle regulations, contact your nearby police or
Have Fun Defensively
Besides being practical and
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