On Climate Ride events, safety is our #1 priority and we do everything we can to make our trips as safe as possible. Please familiarize yourself with the safety information below for our bicycling and hiking events.
Please note: the roads we explore on our biking trips are not closed to traffic, so it’s extremely important to ride safely and follow all traffic signs and laws. Any Climate Rider deemed to be riding in an unsafe manner may be asked to leave the event.
Below are rules and guidelines for participating in our bike ride events.
We will go over this information during the mandatory safety talk before your trip begins.
Be safe, be seen! It is very important to be visible to vehicles while out on the road. High visibility and reflective clothing in addition to front and rear lights can greatly increase your visibility while riding. Mirrors attached to either your bike or helmet are safe ways to check to see if traffic is approaching from behind.
If you are turning left, use the left turn lane. If you are not comfortable with this, use crosswalks and traffic lights to get across intersections. Watch for cars turning right – drivers turning right generally check only for cars, not pedestrians or cyclists. Using hand signals is a great way to communicate your intentions to vehicles or other cyclists.
Many cycling accidents can be avoided by controlling your speed.
Our hiking events are led by expert guides that will go over specific wilderness safety guidelines before the trip departs and on-going as necessary during the trip. Safety considerations change based on the day’s conditions and the length and difficulty of each day’s hike.
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