Operation Manual

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• Wear light colored, reective clothing and accessories, such as a reective
vest, reective arm and leg bands, reective stripes on your helmet, ashing
lights attached to your body and/or your bicycle ... any reective device or light
source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists,
pedestrians and other trafc.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does
not obstruct a reector or light.
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and
securely mounted reectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving trafc.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in trafc:
• Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your
movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
• If you plan to ride in trafc often, ask your dealer about trafc safety classes
or a good book on bicycle trafc safety.
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jumping,
Stunt Riding, Racing or something else: if you engage in this sort of extreme,
aggressive riding you will get hurt, and you voluntarily assume a greatly
increased risk of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may
not be suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the
bicycle’s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging in
extreme riding.
When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds achieved by motorcycles,
and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and equipment
carefully inspected by a qualied mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition.
Consult with expert riders, area site personnel and race ofcials on conditions
and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Wear appropriate
safety gear, including an approved full face helmet, full nger gloves, and body
armor. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be
familiar with course conditions.
WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles
about bicycling depict riders engaged in extreme riding, this activity
is extremely dangerous, increases your risk of injury or death, and
increases the severity of any injury. Remember that the action depicted is
being performed by professionals with many years of training and
experience. Know your limits and always wear a helmet and other
appropriate safety gear. Even with state-of-the-art protective safety gear,
you could be seriously injured or killed when jumping, stunt riding, riding
downhill at speed or in competition.