Off Road respect
Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off-road, and respect private property. You may be sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestri-
ans, other cyclists. Respect their rights. Stay on the designated trail. Don’t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding. Don’t disturb the
ecosystem by cutting your own trail or shortcut through vegetation or streams. It is your responsibility to minimize your impact on the environment. Leave things
as you found them; and always take out everything you brought in.
D. Wet Weather Riding
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WARNING:
Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an
accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t
grip nearly as well. This makes it harder to control speed and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride
more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions. See also Section 4.C.
E. Night Riding
Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Therefore,
children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who choose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take
extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk. Consult your dealer about night riding safety equipment.
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WARNING
: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights. Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility without an
adequate bicycle lighting system and without reflectors is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
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CAUTION:
Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted.
Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose.
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