Avoiding Collisions While Riding

Adding cargo bikes or transport bicycle to your company or business can help to stream deliveries throughout cities. More and more, people are turning to these bikes as a way to save money that would normally be spent on gas/cars and other forms of transportation. Cargo bikes are inexpensive to buy, and both safe and easy to operate. There are so many different benefits that come from adding these bikes to the work force, but this doesn't come without its downsides. There are certain risks associated with biking, ranging anywhere from fines to sever injury. It is important for riders and owners to take bike laws and regulations seriously as a way to reduce getting fines and keeping their employees safe.

Most people are aware that wearing a helmet is one of the most important things you can do when it comes to bike safety. This is one of the reasons why NYC has made it a law that all commercial bikers wear these helmets. Reflective gears and lights are important as well. Although getting gear and using it is important, the most important thing is for riders to know how to ride on populated city streets. The best way to not get hurt is to not get hit. Below, we will go over a few tips that one should keep in mind when riding in the city. Hopefully this will help to keep you safe.

The first thing to consider is your speed. Time is money, so making quick deliveries can help to increase profits. The only problem is that the faster a rider rides, the more jeopardy they are putting themselves in. You are not on a closed racetrack, and things, cars, and people can pop out of nowhere. Riding at a speed that allows you to maneuver and stop safely is your first line of defense. You might get to your locations slightly slower, but it is just a little slower.

It is encouraged for a rider to use body language and eye contact to help make riding safe. Using left, right and stop signals helps people to know what you are doing so they can react accordingly. Try to make eye contact with pedestrians, riders, and car operators. This can give them further insight of your moves while also allowing you to both actively recognize you are sharing the road.

Sometimes it can be difficult because of the noise and population but you really want to be aware of your settings. Notice how crowded streets are, as well as different driving and parking signs. If you find yourself on roads without bike lanes this becomes even more important. Notice stop signs and traffic lights because you do not want to just speed through them. Respecting the same laws that cars have to follow might just help to save your skin.

Ride safely and use cargo bikes to help your business thrive.