Bike Safety

A Safe Bike Should Include the Following:

• A minimum of one brake that will allow you to lock the wheels on dry, level and clean pavement
• Bells or horns are recommended so you can indicate that you are passing someone
• Front headlamp for biking at night (non flashing)
• A red tail lamp for night biking (non flashing)
• A red rear reflector for nighttime biking (required by law)
• Wearing a helmet is recommended 
• Bright colored or reflective clothing, colors such as neon pink, green, yellow and orange
• Gloves should be worn to protect your hands
• Bright colored flags for when hauling cargo or highway biking
• Reflective tape around your wheels and any other part of your bike that is closest to a light source is recommended. Additionally using reflective tape is required by law when biking at night 
• Wear a backpack for storing items
• Signal to indicate which direction you are going, to signal right, extend your left arm 90 degrees, bending it at the elbow. To signal left, extend your left arm. To slow down or stop, bend your arm downwards, 90 degrees.

Biking on the Sidewalk?

According to Alberta legislation, biking on a sidewalk is only permitted if there is signage stating the sidewalk is shared-use.

Road and Highway Biking

Be sure to drive where other cars and other vehicles can see you, be aware of where cars are parked to avoid being hit when the car door opens. Always ride on the left side of the lane when biking on the road to avoid this scenario and to avoid other vehicles.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with bike safety to avoid any accidents and keep up with current legislation to avoid any fines.