{"id":20640,"date":"2020-01-20T16:18:24","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T16:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ub.edu\/ossma\/?p=20640"},"modified":"2021-03-22T12:06:25","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T12:06:25","slug":"cycle-advices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ub.edu\/ossma\/actualitat-medi-ambient\/cycle-advices","title":{"rendered":"Cycle-advices: ideas to encourage you to ride a bicycle and do it safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Throughout the month of December 2019 we published through our Twitter account<\/a> a series of tips to encourage the use of bicycles in the city, and to circulate safely and well equipped. We think it is a good idea to summarize the Cycle-Advices, and this post is a repository of the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cycle-Advices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
  1. Medicine on wheels. The use of the bicycle in daily trips improves health. Checked!<\/li>
  2. By pedaling you make a good cushion\u2026 of savings.<\/li>
  3. The fastest in the far-west. The bicycle is the fastest means of transport in the city for journeys of less than 4-5km.<\/li>
  4. How is your bike? To drive safely, your bike must be in good condition, particularly brakes, wheels, lights, bell, chain and gear change.<\/li>
  5. The maximum speed on the bike lane is 30km\/h. If you go faster, get on the road.<\/li>
  6. For your safety, check that your bike\u2019s lights work properly: red light at the back and white light at the front.<\/li>
  7. Remember that the pedestrian has the priority over the sidewalk. If the bicycle lane is on the sidewalk, reduce your speed to 10km\/h.<\/li>
  8. Get noticed on the bike path! Ring the bell to alert absent-minded pedestrians who occupy it.<\/li>
  9. Let’s leave the sidewalk to the pedestrians. You can only walk on it if it\u2019s wide enough (more than 5 meters and 3 meters free space). If the sidewalk is narrow or with many pedestrians, you have to get off your bike and walk.<\/li>
  10. If you drive through spaces reserved for pedestrians or through parks, limit your speed to 10 km\/h.<\/li>
  11. How are your lights? At night or in poor visibility, drive with the lights on.<\/li>
  12. Anticipate! Constantly monitor other vehicles and pedestrians to foresee possible risk situations.<\/li>
  13. Anticipate! For your safety, warn other road users in advance of your turns, overtaking and stops.<\/li>
  14. We like long-distance relationships. Keeping a safe distance from other road users allows you to react when there is a risk situation.<\/li>
  15. Let’s focus… The safest place to drive on the road is in the center of the lane. You will avoid the car doors that magically open and you will gain visibility.<\/li>
  16. Which is my lane? You can drive in the lane closest to the sidewalk that you want, except for those reserved for public transportation.<\/li>
  17. Your bike loves you and wants to stay with you… Lock your bike with security locks everywhere: frame, both wheels and seat.<\/li>
  18. Look for parking in the spaces with an inverted U, they are the ones that allow you to safely hold the different parts of the bike.<\/li>
  19. Emergency! If you want to be prepared in the event of a breakdown, take a basic tool kit with you so that keep riding.<\/li>
  20. Extreme vigilance at crossings. Make sure that other vehicles see you, even if you have priority.<\/li>
  21. On the bike you are not the weakest. In addition to respecting the priority of the pedestrian, be prepared to warn with the bell and brake when a pedestrian crosses your path.<\/li>
  22. Stay safe! In every way. Lock your bike, ride safely, and take out an insurance that covers you in the event of an accident.<\/li>
  23. On a bike without hands and eyes? Impossible! Using your cell phone while cycling is not an option.<\/li>
  24. It goes without saying, doesn’t it? Always respecting traffic signs, both horizontal and vertical, will avoid a lot of accidents.<\/li>
  25. Get noticed! Wear brightly colored clothing with reflective elements, ride in the center of the lane and use lights when visibility is poor.<\/li>
  26. When you ride your bike your mind relaxes, if you receive any verbal aggression, go your way and deflect the attack.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Inspired by http:\/\/www.amb.cat\/bicivisme\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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