Honor the rules of the Road!

• The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists

• Ride in the same direction as traffic

• Use the lane furthest to the right that heads in the direction that you are traveling unless turning

• Slower moving cyclists stay to the right (let faster riders pass)

• Obey all traffic controls including stop signs, lights, and lane markings

• Always use hand signals to indicate your intention to stop or turn to motorists and cyclists

Be Seen!

• Wear brightly colored clothing at all times

• At night, use bright LED lights: solid and strobing white lights on the front and strobing red on the rear. Also use reflective tape or clothing

• Make eye contact with motorists to confirm they know you are there

Ride Predictably!

• Ride in a straight line and don't swerve in the road or between parked cars

• Check for oncoming traffic before entering any street or intersection

• Anticipate hazards and adjust position in traffic accordingly

• Wrap your thumbs around the handlebar, instead of laying them across the top (this can keep you from going down when you hit a bump)

• No aero riding on busy streets - save it for when you're on a smooth road with few cars