Safety

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.