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Could I have your attention please so we can review a few safety rules and recommendations for the ride today? These rules and recommendations apply to ALL riders.
- Is everyone a current NSC member? Introduce new riders.
- Helmets are required.
- We recommend using a mirror or radar, bright clothes and lights on the front and back of your bike.
- Ride in a straight line and single file on busy roads.
- Signal and call out your moves (demonstrate L, R, slowing, stopping).
- Call out and point out large road hazards or rough surfaces (demonstrate).
- Pass only on the left and say “on your left” as you do. Never come up on a rider's right unannounced. Do not ride three abreast.
- Call car back if needed to alert riders ahead.
- Obey traffic lights, stop signs and yield signs. Make eye-contact with drivers at intersections.
- Be aware that riders sometimes stop to regroup. If you do this be careful to not block the roadway.
- Allow a safe distance between you and the rider in front of you.
- If you are leading a group, choose the smoothest path as others will follow your line.
- Occasionally, groups form pace lines. If you are not familiar with pace line riding, ask someone in your group about the etiquette or drop out of the pace line.
- Except for navigation purposes, you are not allowed to use a cell phone or ear buds while your bike is in motion.
- If there is an emergency call 911 but if you need help otherwise ask another rider for assistance or contact the ride leader.
Most important : Be predictable.