How to stay safe while biking?

[Donna Doyle]

Be visible and obey road rules.

[Nigel Soper]

Vigilance is essential and always looking for the crazy maneuvers other road users might attempt. Reflective gear is a help as you need to see and be seen, but no reflective device will stop that huge lorry from attempting a three point turn, or fill in that huge pothole that the council can't afford to repair.

[Jordan1313]

I do wear a helmet and always put my phone on silent mode so it won't distract me.

[00_jay]

i like to have lots of lights on my bike. I have the standard lights on my front and back frame, reflectors as well as really bright lights on my tires that spin around and make me very noticeable!

[BikeDriver]

On the photo the biker is looking over his shoulder - but it is better have mirrors, that's the tip.

[ppell524]

Always have a helmet

[nic Redfield]

Better illumination.

[cindy w]

They make flashing lights for the wheels, any ideas to avoid rattlesnakes? Idon't want to sneak up on any. Some species move pretty slow Iwant to give them a warning.

[Pamela Gard]

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Hello, bike riders!

How do you stay safe while biking? Can you share any bike safety tips?

Expect the unexpected!

[Joe Burba]

wear reflective gear

[Patricia Lucey]

I just found out about this forum. I look forward to be a part of a community that loves bike riding as much as I do.

[Rachel Mertz]

A cyclist can never have too many neon colors and reflectors. And, never assume cars will stop for you at a crosswalk until they come to a complete stop.

[andieharrie]

single file lights and bell
helmet and reflectors as well
stay in cycle lane or bike track
safety first so watch ya back

[bi23]

Wear protective clothing such as cheeks and jumps

[Kimmy]

Wow! Surprise, surprise, SURPRISE! This entire thread is just people who are commenting because we want to win the giveaway which happens to be a reflective backpack this month.... So all anyone can think of as a safety tip is to have lots of reflectors or reflective clothing.

The bikeride forum is great, but this thread shows why bribing people to post as part of the monthly giveaway is just a waste of bandwidth.

[NeeNa957]

Always use Helmets and Safety Gear Pouch with reflectors.
Stay safe

[Xaun Loc]

Wear appropriate clothing

[Ashley]

Don't ride alone

[KF40272]

Helmet and gloves

[TomC]

I thought I posted this earlier but I don't see it so I'm not sure if I missed posting it or if it magically disappeared, but the best way to stay safe is to ride anywhere other than the USA. I've ridden in Germany and Korea, as well as the US, and I have never seen anywhere in the US where drivers accept bicycles as part of traffic -- I suppose a big part of that is the simple fact that the vast majority of cyclists in the US refuse to obey traffic laws and to behave like they are part of traffic.