Short Trips: Go By Bike

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1. Go By Bike

2. Brought to you by

3. Our Work The Wisconsin Bike Fed works in communities throughout

   the state to inspire, motivate, and unite a strong community of civic, business, and political leaders, motorists and bicyclists, to move bicycling forward.

4. Why Ride Bikes? ‣Money ‣Global warming ‣Metabolism ‣Mood ‣Weight/Wellness ‣Fun

5. When traveling three miles or less in urban areas, it

   is quicker to travel on your bicycle.

6. Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Bike ‣How long

   is the ride? ‣What surfaces will you be riding on? ‣What do you want to carry? ‣Experience? ‣What accessories will help you enjoy the ride?

7. Types of Bicycles

8. Check Your Equipment ‣Helmet ‣Tools ‣Lights and reflectors ‣Racks and

   panniers ‣Fenders or mud flaps ‣A, B, C - Quick Check

9. Critical Fit Issues Why is fit important? ‣Mechanical operation of

   leg and joints Which measurements are important? ‣Frame size ‣Saddle height ‣Saddle tilt ‣Saddle position

10. Basic Gear ‣Helmet ‣Glasses ‣Shorts or pants ‣Wet and cold

11. Share The Road Common Factors & Differences ‣Narrow vehicle ‣Slow

    vehicle ‣Vulnerable

12. Rules of the Road ‣Obey all traffic signs and signals

    ‣Ride in the same direction as other traffic ‣Use hand signals 50 feet before turning

13. Hand Signals Always look back when changing lane position. Use

    hand and arm signals to indicate your intention to stop, merge, or turn.

14. Ride as far to the right as practical

15. Planning Your Route ‣Choose roads for a bicycle, not for

    a car ‣Ask bicyclists which roads they use ‣Use bicycle commuter maps ‣Try your ride on a Saturday ‣Ride with a bike buddy

16. When You Arrive Cleaning Up ‣Showers and locker rooms ‣Restrooms

    ‣Office

17. Thank you