Category: Cycling

Riding style

These are the rules I follow which define my riding style.

2010-07-31: Rules

  1. Where safe, obey all traffic laws.
  2. Never overtake on the left unless you have a clear lane for the purpose and you are sure another vehicle isn't going to cut you off
  3. Never overtake a left indicating vehicle on the left in the same lane
  4. Never filter at intersections unless there is a bicycle lane for the purpose
  5. Never travel straight ahead in a left turn lane
  6. Ride a consitent line in your lane. Minimise movement to the left and right.
  7. Where possible, indicate before turning or merging left or right
  8. Integrate with the flow of other vehicles at intersections
  9. Never overtake while doing left or right turns
  10. Always use the right turn lane when doing a right turn
  11. Attract attention
  12. Use the best lights on the road
  13. Don't be nice
  14. Obey the law and expect others to do the same
  15. Don't feed the trolls
  16. Move fast
  17. Don't talk while cycling
  18. Don't use phones
  19. Where possible keep both hands on the controls

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