Bicycling Safety Tips

• Wear a helmet
  Head injuries account for 85% of all bicycle accident injuries
• Obey all traffic signs
• Ride single file and keep to the right
• Ride in small groups widely spaced
• Make stops on the straightaway rather than at the top of hills or curves
• When stopping, move completely off the road to allow cars to pass safely
• Make yourself visible with bright clothing and reflectors
• Use lights for night riding
• Be alert for dogs
• Respect the rights of property owners
  Most land and many local roads are privately owned.

Emergency: Call (360) 468-2333 (use instead of 911 if calling from a cell phone)

For more information please visit the County bicycling site at:  www.co.san-juan.wa.us/publicworks/bike/index.html.  Along with a copy of the brochure and safety tips, there is a link  within that page showing the road projects for the year.  That's handy information for bicyclists to plan which roads to avoid when possible.