A. ISMPORTANTAFETY INFORMATION
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CANNONDALE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Like any sport, cycling is not without risk. Be sure to follow the safety guidelines below each time you ride. Failure to follow these instructions could cause an accident and possible serious injury or death.
Read this manual in its entirety, and familiarize yourself with your bicycle and its controls before riding.
WARNINGS:
Note that bicycles are lightweight human powered vehicles. Unlike a car, much like a motorcycle, there is no restraint system for your body, no protective structure around your body. Crashworthiness is not a design criteria. A rider sits on a bicycle and can be easily thrown off for many reasons including overly hard use of the front brakes (see section 6.C.) or striking an obstacle.
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Wear a helmet at all times when riding a bicycle.
Ride with traffic, never against it.
Keep your speed under control, maintain a steady course, and avoid swerving. Don’t stunt ride.
