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Bike Safety Tips Always wear a snug-fitting helmet. It can save your life. Always carry water if you’re going on along ride. Don’t assume motorists can see you.Wear bright clothes to make yourself morevisible. Always ride on the right side of the roadwith the flow of traffic. Motorists are notexpecting oncoming bike traffic. A bicycle is subject to vehicle traffic laws.Follow the same rules, signs, signals andpavement markings that you would in a car. Keep at least four feet between you andany car, including parked cars with doorsthat might unexpectedly open. To turn left, you can either merge with thecar traffic turning left or walk your bikeacross the crosswalks. Use hand signals. Point left to turn leftand point right to turn right. Avoid sudden swerves. Watch the road for potholes anddrainage grates. If you’re new to biking, practice on quiet,familiar streets until you feel confident to attempt urban traffic. Glossary of Cycling Terms
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We love bikes. Maybe too much.…that cycling is almost comically efficient? You’re getting around 3 times as fast as walking but burning the same amount of energy. You’re like a car that does 1,037 kilometres a litre. Part of it is the sensible weight ratio: you’re around 6 times heavier than your bike, compared to your car being 20 times heavier than you. We love bikes. Maybe too much.…the U.S. government now pays you to cycle to work? We love bikes. Maybe too much.…that cycling is free? No sh-t, Sherlock, I know - but just weigh that against the cost of your gym membership. Do you pay money to sit in a car, then pay money to go to the gym? Could you combine the two and pay nothing, all the while keeping your fashion mojo intact? We love bikes. Maybe too much.…bikes make amazing coffee tables? And bowls? We love bikes. Maybe too much. USE WHAT YOU WANT… FROM ECOSALON.COM |
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Comments by last year's riders "You Rock!" ... “I’ve done the ride before. It’s the best ride in California” ... “It was all great. Quick, efficient check-in” "Route is so beautiful. Rest stops were numerous and well stocked and not crowded. Nice support staff” “Exceeded my expectations.” ... “I had the feeling that the cattle were talking about me as I rode past. Please, tell them not to do that.” We invite you to return to our website monthly for training tips, discounts through sponsor links and Holstein cow trivia.
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