10 Commandments Of Cycling...

['Dale]

From the Ride 2 Ride Campaign:

 

You Shall Respect the RIGHT 2 RIDE

You Shall Obey the RULES of the ROAD

You Shall Always wear your HELMET

You Shall CARRY ID

You Shall make yourself VISIBLE

You Shall Ride SINGLE FILE on Narrow, Busy Roads

You Shall NEVER be more than 2 ABREAST

You Shall Expect NOT to be SEEN - Make EYE CONTACT!

You Shall RESPECT other ROAD USERS

You Shall not LITTER

 

How Do You Fare Out Of A Possible 10?

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Edited November 2, 2010 by AirBender

['Dale]

I score mostly 8 out of 10.

 

Seldom stop at the traffic lights or stop streets. With or without cars around.

Sometimes wear visible clothing. One of my fave kits on the day is black from top to bottom.

[Minion]

Depending on how you interpret them 6 and 7 (riding single file) are mutually exclusive with 2.

['Dale]

Depending on how you interpret them 6 and 7 (riding single file) are mutually exclusive with 2.

Just think it is a cool guide...

[Minion]

Just think it is a cool guide...

Agreed. It just might not be possible to get 10/10 (edit: without kicking off a furious argument).

Edited November 2, 2010 by Edman

[scotty]

7 out of 10, fail with 2,4,5, i doubt anyone will get 10/10.

[Minion]

Here's another good article on cycling in traffic (it's from Pez in the USA so whenever the say left, think right and vice versa).

Toolbox: Street Survival

 

I think this quote is pretty worthwhile:

Safe handling of your bike in traffic and maintaining a flexible attitude toward motorists must be your top priorities. You cannot take the mental approach that you have certain rights to the road that automobile drivers are required to observe; you must take responsibility for minimizing the opportunities for them to do you harm. Do not make the potentially fatal mistake of expecting them to look out for you!

 

The concept of being an ambassador for cyclists is also one I try to adhere to while riding.