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If you must ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you com-
ply with all local laws about night riding, and take the following strongly recom-
mended additional precautions:
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and secure-
ly mounted reflectors.
• Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which
meet all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility.
• Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective
vest, reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flashing
lights ... any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the
attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does
not obstruct a reflector or light.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
F. Extreme, stunt or competition riding
Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jumping,
Stunt Riding, Racing or something else: by engaging in this sort of extreme,
aggressive riding you voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death.
Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may
not be suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the
bicycle’s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging
in extreme riding. When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds seen on
motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle
and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in
perfect condition. Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and
equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Wear appropriate safety
gear, including an approved full face helmet, full finger gloves, and body armor.
Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be familiar
with course conditions.
WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles about bicycling depict riders
engaged in extreme riding, this activity is extremely dangerous, increases your risk of injury or death,
and increases the severity of any injury. Remember that the action depicted is being performed by
professionals with many years of training and experience. Know your limits and always wear a helmet
and other appropriate safety gear. Even with state-of-the-art protective safety gear, you could be seri-
ously injured or killed when jumping, stunt riding, riding downhill at speed or in competition.
CAUTION: Bicycles and bicycle parts have limitations with regard to strength and integrity, and
this type of riding can exceed those limitations.
We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if
you choose to take the risk, at least:
• Take lessons from a competent instructor first
• Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before trying
more difficult or dangerous riding
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