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C. Off Road Safety
We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain unless they are
accompanied by an adult.
1. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention
and specific skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills.
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also
increases your risk of losing control and falling. Get to know how to handle
your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrain.
2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do.
3. Don’t ride alone in remote areas. Even when riding with others, make sure
that someone knows where you’re going and when you expect to be back.
4. Always take along some kind of identification, so that people know who you
are in case of an accident; and take along a couple of dollars in cash for a
candy bar, a cool drink or an emergency phone call.
5. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that does not
frighten or endanger them, and give them enough room so that their
unexpected moves don’t endanger you.
6. Be prepared. If something goes wrong while you’re riding off-road, help may
not be close.
7. Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, read and
understand Section 2.F.
Off Road Respect
Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride offroad, and respect
private property. You may be sharing the trail with others — hikers, equestrians,
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 eco-
system 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.
If you ride off road, Norco recommends you do so responsibly. Mountain biking
is a privilege afforded to all of us, which could be revoked at any time by any
level of government. Treat the trails you ride on like they belong to your
grandmother; Respect them by only riding where you’re allowed by law, don’t
spook animals, and don’t ride off trail. You never know what irreparable
ecosystem you may be obliterating by taking a line that looks faster or more fun.
In general, trails are built as they are for a reason. Respect the environment
and the trail-builders, and the wilderness we have access to will remain open to
bikes for years to come.
For more information, check out the Canadian Cycling Association, the United
States Cycling Federation or the International Mountain Bike Association.
www.canadian-cycling.com
www.imba.com
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