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10. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could
become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
11. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
12. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you injury and damage your bike.
13. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.
14. Observe and yield the right of way.
15. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or when extremely
tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.
C. Off Road Safety
1. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention and specific skills. Start slowly on
easier terrain and build up your skills. If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also
increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying
increased speed or more difficult terrain.
2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do.
3. Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make sure that someone knows where you’re
going and when you expect to be back.
4. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you injury and damage your bike.
5. Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect private property.
6. You are sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestrians, other cyclists. Respect their rights.
7. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does not frighten or endanger them, and stay far
enough away so that their unexpected moves don’t endanger you.
8. Stay on the designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding. Don’t
disturb the ecosystem by cutting your own trail or shortcut through vegetation or streams. It is your
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