Staying safe on your bike

Always wear a helmet
In wet weather watch your speed as surfaces may be slippery and it will take you longer to stop
If cycling at night or in bad weather, use lights
Don’t use headphones or mobiles while cycling

Ride decisively and a good distance from the kerb
Ride in a position where you can see and be seen by other road users
Let other road users know when you are going to turn by indicating
Look behind you before you turn, overtake or stop
When overtaking parked cars, watch out for car doors opening and allow room to pass safely
Obey traffic lights and road signs
Consider wearing bright or reflective clothing, especially in town or at night
Avoid undertaking any vehicle on the inside (especially when they are at a stand-still at junctions)
On busy or narrow roads, don’t cycle next to another person

Cycling on bridleways & shared paths

Give way to pedestrians and horse-riders
Slow down when passing pedestrians and horse-riders
Take extra care when passing dogs off their leash
Stay left when cyclists are passing the other way
Alert pedestrians to your presence by using your bell or shouting something polite
Do not use your bell when approaching horses. To avoid startling them, use your voice to warn of your approach
Pass horses on the right and first check with the rider that it is safe to do so
If a horse is spooked by your presence, stop and wait for the rider to say it is safe to pass
See The British Horse Society for more details advice on safe cycling around horses

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