PEDAL TOWARD SAFETY

With near-perfect temperatures and low humidity, January is an ideal time to dust off your bicycle and enjoy the great outdoors. Plenty of back roads, rolling hills, and beautiful scenery, make Lake County a cycling paradise. However, whether you are a novice or experienced cyclist, there are rules you should follow:

• Always ride on the right side of the road and go with traffic flow.

• If you ride with a group, make sure everyone rides single file.

• Realize traffic laws still apply to you. Obey traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.

• Stay alert and be aware of cracks, dips, railroad tracks, and other things that could cause you to lose control of your bike.

• Bring a cellphone in case of a flat tire or mechanical breakdown. However, do not use your cellphone while riding. Watch for parked cars. You certainly want to avoid a car pulling out or a door flying open.

• Consider wearing light-colored, reflective clothing.

• Always wear a helmet to avoid potential head injuries should you fall.

• Rather than riding around town, consider one of the numerous paved bike trails in Central Florida.

Source: nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/

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