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BEFORE RIDING
1. WARNING - ON AND OFF ROAD CONDITIONS: The condition of the riding surface
is very important to your safety. If the surface is wet, or has sand, leaves, small rocks or
other loose debris on the surface where you plan to ride, carefully decrease the speed of the
unicycle and ride with extra caution. It will take a longer time and more distance to stop.
2. NOTICE: The manufacturer and many legal authorities DO NOT approve or encourage
riding at night. Vision is quite limited at dawn, dusk and at night for riders, motorists and
by-standers. If you must ride at night, take extra precautions, wear flashers on your arms,
wear light-colored clothing, and plan your route to ride in well lighted areas avoiding heavy
traffic areas.
3. NOTE: Always wear shoes when cycling and avoid loose fitting clothes. Wear a cuff band
or trouser clip to keep pants or other loose clothing from getting caught in the wheel. Long
sleeves, long pants, gloves, eye protection, a CPSC approved helmet, elbow and knee pads
are strongly recommended.
Helmet use is required by law in many states and is always a good idea for your safety.
Always wear a helmet when riding and be certain it is properly fitted and securely
fastened.
4. CAUTION: WET WEATHER WARNING: The ability to stop is critical to your safety. Roads
are slippery in wet weather so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance for stopping. If at
all possible, do not ride in wet weather. Vision and control are impaired, creating a greater
risk of accidents and injury.
5. CAUTION: A rider’s best defense against accidents is to be alert to road conditions and
traffic in the area. Do not wear anything that restricts your vision or your hearing.
6. When riding, ALWAYS WEAR A CPSC APPROVED BIKE HELMET. It may save your life.
7. Obey all traffic regulations. Most traffic regulations apply to cyclists as well as
automobile operators. Observe all state and local traffic regulations, signs and signals.
Check with your local police station on licensing and inspection, and where it is
legal to ride your unicycle.
