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Smart Cycling Quick Guide

A publication about safely and confidently cycling in and around traffic

The Smart Cycling Quick Guide outlines the basic rules of the road, components of a bicycle, and all of the information a cyclist needs to ride a bike safely and confidently in and around traffic. League of American Bicyclists The cover of the 'Smart Cycling Quick Guide' The 32-page guide is available from the and includes information about the following topics: Fitting a Helmet
What to Wear
Riding at Night
E-Bikes
As Simple as ABC
Locking Your Bike
Signaling
Scanning
Sharing the Trail
Riding on Sidewalks
Rules of the Road
Principles of Traffic Law
Bike Facilities
What To Do In The Event of a Crash

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To find local cycling instructors, classes, clubs, shops and more, visit . Page published December 2020. Updated August 2022

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