Riding Etiquettes

General Safety Tips

Wear a helmet
Do not make a sudden stop
If you do stop, quickly move away from the road. Preferably stop only after moving out of the road or path.
If you do have to make a sudden stop – loudly shout “STOPPING” to warn fellow riders
Do not make sudden left or right moves
If approaching an obstacle or ditch requiring left or right swaying – determine that well in advance and loudly
shout “RIGHT” or “LEFT” to warn fellow riders

Overtaking

Always overtake from the right side
On narrow roads or while overtaking with a narrow distance – be swift in overtaking
While overtaking, shout “To your Right” so that the slower rider knows someone is overtaking from the right side

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Group Riding

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Turning at the Corners

While turning – ensure you maintain your line
Do not make an obtuse turn. You may endanger collision with the rider on your left
This is especially dangerous if you do this while overtaking other rider
It is also dangerous if you do this if the rider on the left is slightly behind you.
Do not make more than necessary reduction in speed while turning.
Approaching turns with a rider slightly behind you or while overtaking – either speed up to create distance with the rider or slow down (not suddenly, hold your line) to keep the other rider in your full view to avoid collision

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Riding Position

Keep safe distance with fellow riders
Either stay in front of back of other rider
Do not ride slightly behind with overlapping wheels
It’s the responsibility of the rider who is behind to either slow down or speed up to avoid overlapping position

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