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These Smart Cycling videos from The League of American Bicyclists will help you understand how to ride safely, improve comfort, find the right bike and gear, and your rights as a bicyclist.
Get Ready to Ride
There’s an easy way to make sure your bike is in good working order before hitting the road, dirt path or wherever you travel — it’s called an ABC Quick Check. Learn the steps and some additional tips to consider when riding an electric assist bike (also known as an ebike).
Signaling and Scanning
Signaling
You should always let others know when you are turning, changing lanes or stopping.
Scanning
Scanning is simply the act of looking over your shoulder.
Lane Positioning and Intersections
Most crashes between bicyclists and drivers happen at intersections. As a bicyclist, it is important to reduce your risk by being visible and positioning yourself clearly on the road. As a general rule, you want to be in the right-most lane that is traveling in the direction you are going.
Starting, Stopping, and Shifting
Starting, stopping, and shifting are important skills to master to ride confidently and safely. Most bikes have gears that help a rider keep their pedaling smooth and consistent, whether going uphill or downhill. Here are a few key tips to remember when beginning, ending or shifting gears during your ride.
Bike Parking and Sidewalks
Safe and secure bike parking is an essential component to easily traveling by bike and helps more people ride a bike more often. Learn where and how to park your bike when you reach your destination and how to safely share the sidewalk with pedestrians.
Traffic and Safety Tips
Learn to ride safely and confidently with traffic.