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Like any sport, cycling is not without risk. Be sure to follow the safety
guidelines below each time you ride. Failure to follow these instructions
could cause an accident and possible serious injury or death.
Read this manual in its entirety, and familiarize yourself with your
bicycle and its controls before riding.
WARNINGS:
Note that bicycles are lightweight human powered vehicles. Unlike a
car, much like a motorcycle, there is no restraint system for your body,
no protective structure around your body. Crashworthiness is not a
design criteria. A rider sits on a bicycle and can be easily thrown off
for many reasons including overly hard use of the front brakes (see
section 6.C.) or striking an obstacle.
Always do the pre-ride checklist (See back cover).
Wear a helmet at all times when riding a bicycle.
Ride with traffic, never against it.
Keep your speed under control, maintain a steady course, and avoid
swerving. Don't stunt ride.
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