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Dallas Jewish Community Cycling Club

Safety Tips

 

(courtesy “Texas MS 150 Frisco to Ft Worth website”)

Group cycling has its own form of communication. “need to know” information like road hazards or directions are relayed through the group by gestures and words. The following are the most common terms you may hear:

“On your left”- Someone is overtaking you from the left. Allow room to pass.

“Car Back”- A car is approaching from behind. All riders make an effort to move to the right of the road in a single file until the car passes. It is state law that cyclists ride no more than two abreast. This ensures that traffic will not be impeded, and will make passing easier and safer for the cyclists.

“Gravel”- ”Pothole”- ”Sand”- ”Tracks”- Each of these messages is to alert the riders behind you of hazardous road conditions. The words are combined with the gesture of pointing to the hazard well in advance.

“Slowing”- The cyclist in front of you is slowing down. Use caution and prepare to stop.

“Stopping”- Indicates that a rider ahead is stopping. Do not forget to unclip from your pedals.

Remember to pass all communication on to the next cyclist in the group. Speak loudly and clearly.

 

 

 

 

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