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05.31.07 - Cycling for all
– CAN-BIKE cycling tip #5
May 31, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) – Cycling for all
– The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased
to communicate its fifth CAN-BIKE cycling tip of the
season.
CAN-BIKE TIP #5
The Door Prize
The door prize injures hundreds of cyclists each year.
First Prize: Congratulations, you just
injured a cyclist by opening your door into traffic.
Other Prizes: Fines and Demerit points
($110 fine and 2 demerits in Ontario) and a quite possibly
a court case!
What to do:
Drivers/Passengers: Look back over
your shoulder before you open your car door, every time
– Cyclists ride faster than most people think!
Don’t leave your door open in traffic.
Cyclists: Ride out from parked cars
and maintain a straight path visible to motorists. Watch
for drivers or passengers when cars are parked or stopped
and be prepared to take evasive action. Moderate your
speed in street parking areas.
ABOUT CAN-BIKE
The CAN-BIKE safe cycling skills program is the standard
for bicycle education across Canada. CAN-BIKE Courses
teach riding skills, traffic analysis skills, and collision
avoidance techniques. They also provide the basics on
safe equipment, and a basic bike inspection. Regardless
of your experience, CAN-BIKE will make your cycling
more effective, and give you a greater sense of confidence
and control in traffic. Visit http://www.canbike.net/cca_pages
With generous support of Transport Canada’s Moving
on Sustainable Transportation program.
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