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WaRninG laBel
We urge you to locate the warning label on your
bike. It contains important information that you
and anyone else who rides your bike should read
and follow.
Do not remove it. If you bought an older
Cannondale or are refinishing any Cannondale,
contact us for a no charge replacement.
Meets or exceeds applicable:
CPSC-1512, BS6102:Part 1 1992
Conforme aux exigencies de sécurité
206900
WARNING
To REDUCE the risk of
SERIOUS or FATAL INJURY
●
ALWAYS WEAR a helmet.
●
NEVER ride a bike with any damage.
●
INSPECT your bike for cracks or
damage
BEFORE
each ride and
AFTER
any crash or impact.
See “
Inspect For Safety
” in your
owner’s manual.
●
READ and FOLLOW the owner’s
manual and supplements
before riding.
For more information, see a Cannondale
dealer, call us at
1-800-BIKE-USA
, or go
to www.cannondale.com/tech/safety
Figure 9.
RidinG in tRaffiC,
CommUtinG
WaRninG
RidinG in tRaffiC (and CommUtinG) is
hazaRdoUs and yoU Can Be seveRely
inJURed oR killed doinG it.
As noted in PART I of this manual, you must
learn and obey local traffic laws. Riding in traffic
is hazardous. We cannot teach you about all of
these hazards. We suggest:
Effective Cycling
(ISBN 0-6-0659-7) by
John Forester.
And,
www.bicyclesafe.com
by Michael Bluejay
“How to Not Get Hit by Cars: Important lessons
on Bicycle Safety”
Here are just some important topics you must
consider:
Traffic Law, Accidents,Intersections,
Commuting And Utility Cycling Where To
Ride, On Roadway,Changing Lanes In
Traffic,Riding At Night, Improving Your
Odds With Safety, Lighting , And Weather
Equipment
Many bike clubs conduct training programs
and workshops that focus on these and other
safe cycling topics. Ask at your local bike shop.
Seek the advice of an experienced bicycle
commuter at your retailer.
