Riding on the open road at any time without training solo or in a sports team is something from a safety perspective that needs to be given the utmost level of respect and remember keeping safe doesn’t mean you have to compromise your enjoyment.
Traffic Rules
Traffic can overtake you. However, give yourself some space around a foot and a half or half a meter.
So you aren’t riding completely in the gutter where the road surface can be quite worn and rotted as this can be hazardous in itself.
When riding in a group, the highway code rule 66 specifically says you shouldn’t ride more than two, breasts, but on particularly busy and narrow roads.
You should ride in single-file addition, be ride smart and ensure you’re aware of traffic building up behind.
If it does single it out in a safe place and let it pass. So, in short, be considered to other road users at each time you ride on the road, you’re representing cyclists as a whole.
When approaching a junction to the left, be aware of vehicles in front of you turning into or out of that junction.
This is also important to know how to treat road rash firstly.
If you’re about to take a left turn again, check it to do so and then move into the same position. Give a clear hand signal showing your attorney.
Just ensure you glance behind to check. There’s no one else undertaking, maintain this position during the turn.
So, no one can overtake you. When approaching a busy junction with potential hazards, be ride smart and cover your brakes.
Speed Control
Ready to take action. If needed as well as reducing your speed, four 70 right. Make sure you take a glance over your shoulder.
Make sure it’s safe and then continue the maneuver. If it is a signal with your right arm, then gently moved to the center of the lane where you can either continue into the junction.
If it’s clear or wait until the opportunity arises. Bear in mind that if taking a right-hand junction in a bigger group, the traffic conditions may change.
Never assume that it’s safe to cross a junction, just because the rider in front has always looked ahead to assess the situation yourself.
Even if the other riders have called out that it’s clear, communication is very important within the group.
You should be scanning your head for potential hazards like parked cars or potholes. So, you can change your mind gradually rather than swerving at the last minute, one of the fronts of a group.
Especially a larger one, be sure to always call out and point to it coming hazards like drains road, debris, or a pedestrian stepping out.
The riders behind can react in good time. Now when parsing park vehicles be ride smart and give yourself a little more space to the inside.
They do. Don’t endanger yourself and others by running red lights. It’s simply not worth it. Adhere to the rules of the road and enjoy safer riding. It simply rides smart.
Conclusion
In fact, it can enhance it. So follow this advice and make sure you ride smart when riding alone, you’ll obviously need to keep the left-hand side.
