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Cycling in North East Lincolnshire
The bike is a convenient and cheap mode of transport and the benefits of cycling as a healthy form of exercise are well known. It is however, important to ensure that your cycle is well maintained for your own safety. The wearing of a cycle helmet is strongly recommended as it will help to protect you if you are involved in an accident.
Many primary and junior schools in this area offer cycle training for children. For details of training contact your child's school or the road safety officer on (01472) 324448
- Be polite and courteous to other road users and pedestrians.
- On shared cycle tracks where pedestrians and cyclist mix, make pedestrians aware of your presence, give them plenty of room and be prepared to stop and dismount if necessary.
- On segregated cycle tracks where there is a white line or kerb dividing pedestrians and cyclists, please keep to your side of the dividing line and keep to the left of the cycle track when cyclists are approaching from ahead.
- On narrow, busy roads, ride in single file and on other roads never more than two abreast.
- In wet foggy conditions, use your lights and keep at least three metres between you and the cyclist ahead.
- Don't stop on bends or narrow bridges and be especially cautious at junctions, blind bends and entrances.
- Don't carry heavy shopping bags on your handlebars since they can interfere with your steering and balance.
- Be alert and anticipate other road users and pedestrians who may move out in front of you.
- If you are unsure or feel threatened, find a safe place to dismount and walk.
- If another cyclist is coming towards you, cycle/walk to the left as you would if you were on a road.
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