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Safety
WaRninG
Not paying sufficient attention to the road traffic.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not allow yourself to become distracted by other
activities when riding your bicycle, e.g. by switching the
lights on.
• Do not use mobile devices when riding your bicycle, e.g.
smartphones or MP3 players.
• Do not ride your bicycle if you have consumed alcohol,
narcotics or medication which may impair your ability
to ride.
•
Seek information regarding the relevant applicable road traffic
regulations for your respective country or the region, e.g. from
the Ministry of Transport.
•
Ensure that you regularly obtain information regarding
changes to the content of the regulations currently in force.
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Ride in such a way that nobody suffers injury, is endangered,
incapacitated or disturbed.
•
Use the cycle routes intended for bicycles according to reg
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ulations.
3.3.1
Bicycle helmet
•
For your safety: Wear a bicycle helmet even if you are not
required to do so by law.
•
Laws and regulations may change at any time. Check regu
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larly for updates about regulations for your respective country
or region.
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Wear a suitable bicycle helmet which has been tested in
accordance with DIN EN 1078 standards and bears the CE
seal of conformity.
3.3.2
Handlebar extensions
WaRninG
Longer braking distance due to greater distance from the
brake levers.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Familiarise yourself with the handlebar extensions and
the change of grip required to reach the brake levers.
• Take particular care to look ahead and anticipate while
riding if you use handlebar extensions.
