The Basics cont.
5. You are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists.
Respect their rights.
6. Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you.
7. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid:
• Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up
behind you.
• Parked car doors opening.
• Pedestrians stepping out.
• Children or pets playing near the road.
• Pot holes, sewer grating, railroad tracks, expansion joints, road or sidewalk
construction, debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into traffic,
catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident.
• The many other hazards and distractions which can occur while you ride on a
StrideRide.
8. StrideRide in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or as close to the edge of the
road as possible, in the direction of traffic flow or as directed by local governing laws.
9. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and look both ways at street intersections.
Remember that a StrideRide always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so be prepared to
yield even if you have the right of way.
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