Safety Reminders…
Here are a few tips for safe midnight riding:
- All bikes must be equipped with front and rear lights and reflectors for visibility.
- Helmets are required for cyclists and their passengers.
- Obey all traffic signs and lights.
- Stay on the right side of the street: ride no more than
two abreast.
- Alcohol is prohibited. No pulled coolers allowed.
- Wear white or light-colored clothing for visibility.
- Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Rules of the Road
As you can imagine, from 10:30 PM till 2 AM in the morning the automobile traffic will be light. However the course will be open to cars as well. Riders will need to show caution. Here are a few tips for safe moonlight riding:
- All bikes must be equipped with a front and rear light.
- Bicycles should also have both front and rear reflectors for visibility.
- Helmets are required for cyclists and their child passengers.
- Ride slower and more cautiously than you would by daylight.
- Darkness tends to impair depth perception and the hazards will be more difficult to see.
- Obey all traffic signs and lights.
- Follow the instructions of the Denver Police Officers and the safety course marshals.
- Ride in the same direction as the automobile traffic.
- Stay on the right side of the street: ride no more than two abreast.
- It's always a good idea to wear white or light- colored clothing for visibility.
- Bike strollers should have reflectors and vertical flags.
- Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.