Cycling Safety

Check your bike before cycling. Are the brakes in working order? is the saddle the correct height? Is a bell fitted and working?
If you are going to cycle at night, are the lights working? Remember, you need lights to ride at night -- it is the law
Is there a bicycle lock?
As a cyclist you are using a vehicle, like any other rider or driver. You must obey the Road Traffic Law at all times. Concentrate, try to anticipate what is going to happen ahead of you and think safety. Do not take risks. Do not disobey 'One way', 'Keep left', 'No entry' and other road signs.
When approaching a pedestrian, use your bell to warn of your approach - particularly if the pedestrian is elderly and may not hear you coming.
Keep to speed limits, particularly on cycle tracks which are used by walkers.
Ensure that you and your child can be seen by other road users, particularly at night.
If you have a mechanical problem, pull clear of the traffic before attending to it.
When overtaking another cyclist always ring your bell, check behind you and signal. Always signal your intentions well in advance of turning, overtaking, slowing down or stopping.

Follow the Country Code - especially remember to shut all gates.
Please be considerate, slow down and give way to pedestrians and horse-riders - people's attitude to cyclist depends on you!
Let other users know in good time when approaching from behind - fit a bell and use it!
Take a map, waterproofs, pump, repair kit , drink etc
Cycling is permitted on bridleways and byways, but not footpaths.

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