The Great Plains Trails Network Bicycle Safety Tips
Welcome Trail Info Trail Maps Trail Conditions Bicycle Safety Tips Events Newsletter Archive Contact Us Board of Directors Membership Info	BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS Always wear a helmet. Yield to walkers and other trail users. Be courteous of other trail users. Keep to the right of the trail. Respect public and private property. Ride defensively. Adhere to all stop signs and traffic signals. Be aware of riders or others behind you before you stop. Slow down and use caution when approaching walkers, runners and other cyclists from either way. Make your presence known well in advance. Pull off the trail or road if necessary. Ride in small groups (less than five), and avoid riding abreast when meeting other trails users. Signal all turns and stops with appropriate hand signals and/or verbally. Always stay in the right lane. Pass on the left when clear. Avoid passing when approaching trail areas with blind spots like curves on the trail. Give a vocal warning like "biker on your left"; or ring a bell to warn others when you are passing. Don't cross the street against the light. Double check for traffic before proceeding through an intersection. Ensure vehicles are stopping and make eye contact with the driver before proceeding through an intersection, even if the cyclist does have the right of way. Watch for cars pulling out onto the trail; they may not see you. Wear light colored or reflective clothing when cycling at night or in low light or foggy conditions. Use appropriate safety equipment. Use a light on your bike when dark, both front and back - it's the law. Carry a cell phone, Identification Card, Medical Card, First Aid Kit, bicycle tire repair kit and extra water. When cycling at night or long distances, let someone know the route you will be taking and approximate time you will be arriving at your destination. Mechanically propelled scooters/bikes are not allowed on trails. (This does not include scooters required by persons with disabilities). TRAIL ETIQUETTE/RULES Keep to the right of the trail. Yield to walkers and other trail users. All users of the trails share responsibility for the courteous use of them. Respect public and private property. Pets must be on a short leash. Keep your animal to the edge of the trail and tight to your side when another trail user approaches. Pick up after your pets. Be courteous to other trail users.
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