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Cyclist Safety Tips
The Charlotte Department of Transportation provided these safety
tips and guidelines designed to protect cyclists while riding in an
urban environment.
- Wear a bicycle helmet at all times. Wearing a bicycle helmet could
reduce your chance of head injuries by 85%
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- Put a
headlight on the front of your bike, especially if you plan to ride
at night or early in the morning.
- Make sure you have a rear reflector on your bike. Or even better,
purchase a red blinking strobe light and attach it to yourself or
your bike to make you stand out in the dark.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Wear light or bright clothing, and make
sure clothes fit snugly enough so they won't get caught in bike
parts.- Never wear headphones
while riding because they can prevent you from hearing traffic.
- Keep your bike in good condition.
Check the air pressure of the tires on at least a weekly basis. Make
sure your brakes are working. Lubricate your bike chain frequently,
and check to make sure it does not become stretched and loose. If it
is in your budget, have your bike tuned up at your local bike shop –
if not, learn to do maintenance and repairs yourself through books
at the City's libraries. Never ride "double" (two to a bike, except
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Bicycle to A
Healthy Living - Great brochure with info how to incorporate
the bike in your life.
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for Cyclists
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Cycling Demographics…An Influential Target Audience:
According to the National Association of Sporting Goods Retailers (NASGR),
Cycling is the second most popular recreational activity in the
United States, even without being a TV sport. NASGR also states
there are more cyclists in the US than skiers, golfers, & tennis
players combined.
Total US Cyclists 64.3 million
The average cyclist is young & affluent:
• 87% are between the ages of 18 and 44;
• 55% are male and 45% are female;
• 63% are professional;
• 75% have attended college;
• Median Household Income (Licensed Racers) $75,000;
• Median Household Income (Recreational Riders) $60,000. |
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Cycle Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
Management and Marketing by: Charlotte Sports Cycling
For event info, contact
nealboyd@charlottesportscycling |
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