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Getting Ready To Ride with BCCC
Guidelines for Safe Cycling Don't wear ear buds or headphones; they interfere with your ability to hear warnings from other riders and traffic noise that can alert you to danger.Obey all laws and all relevant aspects of the California Motor Vehicle Code. Follow the basic rules for safe cycling: Ride as far to the right as practicable. Ride single file. Stop at all stop signs and red signals. Warn one another about road hazards and traffic. Don't overlap wheels. Practice safe pace line and group riding etiquette habits. Please make sure you have breakfast and remember to bring snacks with you. Here is some great nutrition information. You will also need plenty of water. Learn more about hydration. How much you ride each week is up to you. If you plan on training for a specific cycling event, here is some great training information. |
Road ID: Rules of the RoadWelcome to Road ID's "Rules of the Road" video series. These videos were created in response to the numerous cycling-related accidents that we all hear about on a regular basis. The goal of these videos is to help make cycling safer for everyone that rides a bike. Please take a moment to watch these educational videos...then, share them with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter or Email. And, since we know you have a bunch of spare time, please let us know what you think by sending us a comment. |
Top 5 Tips for Riding in Traffic
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Top 5 Tips for Riding in a Group
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Top 5 Tips for Signaling
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Top 5 Tips for Passing Cars, Cyclists & Pedestrians
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Top 5 Tips for Intersections + Ramps
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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Car Hazards
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Top 5 Ways to De-Escalate Road Rage
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Top 5 Rights and Responsibilities of Cyclists
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Top 5 Tips for Riding in Pacelines & Echelons
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Top 5 Tips for Cornering
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Top 5 for Bike Handling and Safety Tips
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Top 5 tips for Bike Fit and Maintenance
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