Part 2 of 2 Parts

Be aware of driveways and intersections.  Look both ways and stop before crossing.  This is especially important to teach young children when they are learning to ride on bike trails.

Come to a complete stop at all stop signs and obey all other road signs.

Always ride in control.  Keep both hands ready to brake.  You may not stop in time if you brake on-handed.  Also, allow extra time for braking when there is wet road conditions. Keep hands on handlebars.

Children riding in a bicycle cart, tandem or bike seat should also wear helmets.

Wear proper foot wear - running shoes and ensure laces are done up to avoid getting caught in chain.

Avoid pants with wide bottom legs that can get caught in chains.

Ride a well-equipped bike.  Equip bike with horn, rear-view mirrors, reflectors, and a light.  A flashing red light is an especially good rear reflector.

Have sunglasses handy and wear them if it is sunny to protect eyes.

Never race other riders or vehicles.

Apply sunscreens liberally and often.

Share the road.  When you ride, consider yourself the driver of a vehicle and take your legitimate place in the bike lane.  Be confident and assertive, yet courteous to motorists and pedestrians.

Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles when appropriate.  Always pass slowly and carefully.  Remember that pedestrians have the right of way - anticipate their reactions.

Communicate when riding in a group.  Develop easy-to-understand verbal signals that increase safety and avoid collisions and near misses.