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GMBC Touring - Ride Leader Safety & Courtesy Checklist
Even experienced riders can use a reminder from time to time...
Everyone
must wear a helmet and straps should be adjusted correctly.
Follow all traffic laws, including obeying signals.
If the ride will wait for people at intersections, this is the time
to discuss.
Use your own judgment at each stop sign. Don’t yell out “Clear” for
the next rider.
Use hand signals for turns and to point out road hazards (If there
are new people, review the rules.)
Wear visible clothing. In fog and rain, might also want lights.
If there is a thunderstorm, get away from your bicycle and see shelter
in a building or a stand of trees (not a lone tree).
Get license plate or description of harassing drivers, and report it
to the police, the ride leader and the Vt Bike/Ped Coalition.
Single up when cars are passing, out of courtesy.
Wave your thanks to drivers who are polite and wait for you or even
drivers who are a little rude.
Finally, a quick safety check for your bike: ABC Quick Check
- A=Air in tires
- B= Brakes working
- C=Chain lubed and crank in good shape
- Quick=Quick releases tights
- Check=Make sure everything else seems OK
Have fun!
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