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Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot
To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a
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t, experienced cyclist. You must be
alert, have good sight and hearing, and adequate strength in your legs, arms,
and hands. Never allow a child or adolescent to pull your trailer because it
is likely that they lack the necessary physical ability and judgement.
No Headphones or Other Distractions
Do not bicycle or stroll with headphones, radios, or other distractions. You
must be able to hear surrounding traf
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c, and concentrate on safe bicycling
at all times.
No Motorized Vehicles
Your Burley-Solo is only intended for use with pedal-powered cycles; never
pull it with a motorized vehicle, as the increased acceleration and speed
could damage the trailer or cause the trailer to tip over.
Avoid Riding in Traf
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We recommend against riding in traf
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c. If you must ride in traf
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c, do not
pull your trailer on highways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bicycling
with children. Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even
if it is legally yours. Your child is a precious load; his or her safety should
not be entrusted to a car driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is
unknown. Use care when pulling your trailer on bike routes or along bike
lanes, especially at intersections.
Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces
Riding When It’s Slippery
Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freezing conditions. Your ability to
control and stop your bicycle when towing a trailer is greatly impaired. In
wet conditions apply your brakes periodically to be sure the rims and brake
pads are clear of water. Avoid forceful braking which can cause dangerous
skidding. Ride slowly and allow a greater margin of safety when starting,
stopping, and turning.
Your Burley-Solo is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can
be especially dangerous. Any bumps or irregularities could cause tip over
and serious injury to the bicyclist or passenger, or damage to the trailer.
Cross over railroad tracks, curb cutouts, and road grooves at 90
˚
. Riding
parallel or at acute angle to such obstacles can cause a crash, resulting
in serious injury.
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