Advice for Cyclists

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Cycling is a healthy way of getting around. With the increasing number of cyclists on the road, many are ignoring rules, laws and advice that is intended to keep them safe whilst on the road.

Security

A Bike Lock is essential in the UK.

Remember to lock your bike against something solid and ensure that it does not block any access to any buildings. Many universities and councils now remove bikes and impound them to ensure that access to places remains free. Signs should be clearly displayed for places where you should not park your bikes.

Laws

There are many laws that cover cyclists.

Visibility

You need to be highly visible to other motorists.

You SHOULD have

• A Helmet that conforms to present regulations
• Appropiate clothes that are not going to get caught in the chain
• Light Coloured or Fluorescent clothing
• Reflective clothing in the dark

At night, you MUST have

• Front and Rear lights that are lit
• A rear red reflector
• Amber pedal reflectors

At night, you SHOULD have

• Front white reflector
• Spoke reflectors

Observation of Signs

You should obey all traffic lights and signs. If a cycle track is segregated, you must stick to the side which cyclist are supposed to. When passing groups of people, you should reduce your speed accordingly in case someone mindlessly steps out into the road.

Railway Stations

You can only walk with your cycle whilst on railway property according to the railway byelaws.

Links

Cycling in the Highway Code