As the weather starts to warm up, I just want to share some helpful tips to make bike riding and driving a bit safer.

Bicycles:

• Bikes (by this I’m talking about bicycles) should ride as close to the shoulder as possible.
• While riding bikes, do not ride more than two abreast.
• Always wear a helmet!!!!
• Ride single file on busy roads-and if possible stay off the busy roads.
• Follow the rules of the road, just like a car-stop signs, right-of-way, etc.
• Remember that a car may not always see you-ride defensively.
• Ride with traffic, not against it!
• Did I mention, Always wear a helmet!!!!!

Cars:

• Share the road, it’s the law.
• Remember that you are much bigger, and when bikes/cars collide the car always wins.
• Be patient, just as you don’t like driving slow behind a cyclist, the cyclist probably doesn’t like you honking and driving right on his rear.
• A cyclist may not always see you-drive defensively.

I hope this helps as more and more people start sharing the road together….Any other thoughts on this?

Ryan