Whilst cycling gives us great freedom and independence it is important to follow a few simple rules as below:
- Respect the Highway Code which is compulsory for cyclists to follow.
- Always remain vigilant on roads, particularly at junctions and on bridges
- At night, use effective lights and wear bright clothing/reflective gear if available
- If you are wearing a helmet, make sure it is correctly fitted
- On off-road paths, shared with other users:
- Always signal
- Give priority to pedestrians and horse-riders
- Be considerate and friendly to other route users – ideally have a bell that you can use to warn others of your approach. Otherwise a polite call works well too.