How to be a Courteous Cyclist

Riding a bicycle or tricycle in New York City can be challenging. Between the pedestrians, cars, other riders, and obstacles lining the streets, riding can be hazardous. Learning how to be safe while riding in urban centers is vital for staying accident-free. One of the most important things to do is to ensure that your bike is fully equipped with all safety precautions, such as bells, lights, reflective gear, bells.

One other important thing to do before getting on your bike is to learn what it means to be a courteous rider. Learning how to respect others and yourself is a great way to keep yourself safe.

Treat others as you would want to be treated. Just because you are on a vehicle that can quickly move does not mean that you should run stop signs or red lights. You should not cut people off, ride in the middle of the street, or stop suddenly without warning. If everyone practiced this rule, urban transportation would be much safer.

Learn the appropriate hand signals to indicate what you are doing. The three most important hand signals are stopping, left turn, and right turn. Being smart about using these signals can help other drivers or riders behind anticipate your actions.

Try to ride on bike lane designated roads. Riding in tight city streets might make it hard for cars to pass, which can cause a dangerous situation. Use Google Maps bike route feature to plan routes that will be safe for you and other travelers. Regardless of riding a three wheeled bike, cargo bike, or adult tricycle you should always be an aware and courteous rider. Ride safe and stay healthy.

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