Cyclists - Disability Safety

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Bicycle and Scooter Safety

Wear a properly fitted helmet
Wear appropriate footwear
Don’t drink and ride
Check your bicycle over especially if you haven’t used it for some time (see The Bike Safety Checklist)
If you are cycling after dusk or before dawn, make sure you have headlights or unobstructed reflectors. Better yet, avoid riding in the dark.
Use a bell to warn others
Wear bright clothing, or a high viz vest.
Keep left. Ride in the same direction as the traffic
Be alert and focused. Don’t text, listen to music or use anything that can distract you.
Watch out for stones and debris on the road
Don’t ride in floodwaters, you may be unable to see open grates or portholes.
As a cyclist you are sharing the road and must be familiar with the road rules
Use hand signals when making a turn
Be extra careful when entering traffic, make sure you look around and check your rear view mirror.
Always have a bike lock with you in case you need to use the bathroom
Walk the bike across the road
Both hands on the handlebars
If you are on a scooter, avoid steep hills
Electric Scooters can be dangerous. Slow down when there are pedestrians around.

Check your tyres for pressure.
Squeeze the tyre, it should feel hard. If it gives even a little bit, it needs some air.

Inspect the chain for damage and wear.
maintain your chain by giving it a clean with some solvent and lubricate it after cleaning.