Be Safe, Be Seen, Be Courteous
STAY RIGHT
- Always keep to the right of the trail, particularly if you are traveling at a slower speed.
PASS SAFELY
- Always pass others on their left.
- Cyclists must use their bell or give a friendly, verbal warning before passing another cyclist or pedestrian.
- Cyclists should keep their speed low when passing pedestrians.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
- Respect the space of others. Maintain at least two metres, or one bike length, between yourself and those not in your household.
- Be extra cautious when cycling around older adults, children, and pets.
BE SEEN & BE SAFE
- Make sure your bike has a light and reflectors that can be seen by others.
- Wear a bike helmet. In an accident, helmets greatly reduce the risk of injury or even death. While it is required for anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while riding their bike, it is strongly recommended that everyone riding their bike wear a helmet
BE AWARE OF OTHERS
- When approaching a sharp turn on your bike that obstructs your view, approach slowly, use your bell or give a verbal warning and proceed when clear to do so.
- Don’t block the trail. If stopping for a break, pull off to the side or off of the trail completely, allowing trail traffic to continue safely.
- Make sure that you can hear what’s going on around you, especially while you’re listening to music, talking or texting on your phone, or chatting with your walking buddy.
- Keep your dog on-leash and make sure they are well-behaved at all times.