120570 1354 Sports & Fitness Bikes & Biking General Biking true Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:21:09 -0800 /system/videos/2/70/05/12/120570.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, sport, bike How To Ride a Bike Safely on the Road http://www.howcast.com/videos/120570-How-To-Ride-a-Bike-Safely-on-the-Road http://www.howcast.com/videos/120570-How-To-Ride-a-Bike-Safely-on-the-Road/edit approved 117 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=120570"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=120570" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 8 FFTM_Creative http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/Picture_9_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2211 false false false 55602 1 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/26.jpg Put on your helmet and glove Put on your helmet and gloves. Always wear them when riding a bike.

]]> 55603 2 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/32.jpg Ride with the flow of traffic Remember always to ride with the flow of traffic, not against it.

]]> 55604 3 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/37.jpg Stay to the right of the lane Stay to the far right of the lane you’re using. You don’t have to ride in the gutter, but cars should be able to pass you on your left.

]]> 55605 4 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/45.jpg Don’t ride on sidewalks Don’t ride on sidewalks. It can surprise pedestrians, and in many places, cycling on the sidewalk is against the law.

]]> 55606 5 53 Tip Unless posted otherwise, cyclists have a legal right to the road, just like any car. However, many drivers don’t know this. Try not to yell back at them.

]]> 55607 6 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/64.jpg Use hand signals for turns and stops Use hand signals to indicate turns and stops.

]]> 55608 7 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/69.jpg Obey the rules of the road Obey all traffic signs, signals, and laws just like any car would.

]]> 55609 8 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/74.jpg Stop completely at red lights and stop signs At stop signs and red lights, come to a complete stop so that you have to put your foot on the ground to keep you upright.

]]> 55610 9 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/82.jpg Choose routes that feature bike lanes Choose routes that feature dedicated bike lanes.

]]> 55611 10 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/87.jpg Wear bright clothing and sunglasses Wear bright clothing to stand out and sunglasses to protect your eyes from bugs, debris and the sun.

]]> 55612 11 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/94.jpg Keep your tires inflated Keep your tires properly inflated. An inflated tire is less likely to go flat. And a flat tire can ruin your day.

]]> 55613 12 102 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120570/102.jpg Use lights when riding at night If you’re riding at night, mount a light on the back of your bike and a headlight on your handlebars.

]]> 55614 13 109 Fact Thirty-six states, plus the District of Columbia, have mandatory helmet laws.

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