Guide for bicycle users

The Bicycle is one of the most efficient means of transportation

- Improves the flow of traffic
- Lowers pollution levels

- Is a form of transportation that is:

- Fun
- Economic
- Clean
- Healthy

Security elements

HOMOLOGATED HELMET
- The use of security elements like the HELMET is always recommended.
- Remember that it is REQUIRED for MINORS of 16 years and for ALL in LONG-DISTANCE trips.

It is equally important to see how to be seen, and for this remember that the following bike elements
and accessories are obligatory.
Always make use of lights when necessary and utilize and utilize reflective wear.

Obligatory accessories
(Recommended accessories)

(Comfortable seat)
(Luggage rack)
Red reflector
Red light
(Reflectors on wheels)
(Chain protector)
(Reflective vest)
White light
(Fender/Mudgard)
Bell

Bicycle condition

Distance between the seat and handlebars

When seated, you should reach to the handlebars without force.

-Frame-
We observe that the frame and the pieces of the bike are in good condition

-Correct height-
The seat elevated to the maximum while we can place our feet on the ground

-Chain-
We test if the chain is tight and well-lubricated

-Wheels-
Let’s check the pressure and condition of the wheels

-Bike fork-
Review with the front brake testing doing and moving the bicycle forwards and backwards, the bracket
or direction has space

-Gears-
We check if they work well

-Front brakes-
Check the brakes testing that they function correctly. We are sure that the cable is tense and in good
condition, we revise the state of the brake pads

-Rules-

+18 years or older, until 7 years

When you ride a bicycle you are not a

Pedestrian, but instead you drive
A vehicle. You should comply with
Traffic rules
And respect the rest of the
Users, especially
Pedestrians.

-Traffic flow-

Signal maneuvers

Right turn
Left arm turned down with extended palm or right arms hotizontal and palm extended outwards.
Left turn
Right arm turned down with the palm extended or left arm horizontal and palm extended outwards.

Stopping
Move the arm up and down with short and quick motions.

-Respect signs-
Reserved path for cycles or cyclist paths
Cyclable route
Cycle entry prohibited
Pedestrian proximity hazard

- Always use a bike lane when you go on a lane when there is one
- Try to find routes in which you have one, though plan for a small detour on the most direct route, and
keep in mind the following advice:
- Although you have the right of way on these paths you should cycle with caution and avoid possible
dangers.
- In locations marked as crosswalks for pedestrians you must yield the right of way.
- Respect traffic signage and do not exceed the speed limit.

- Utilize reserved spaces for parking your bike.

- Use secure anti-theft elements, for example, U-locks.
- Attach the frame and, if possible, the wheel.
- Remember that bicycles are marked with tags that are fixed on the frame of the bike that serve as
identification for your bike, register and retrieve it.

Guide for bicycle users

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