Safety Tips

Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to ride with confidence.

Safety

  • Wear a properly fitting helmet

  • You may ride in bike lanes or streets where a bike lane is not available

  • You may ride on sidewalks, unless marked as dismount zones

  • Yield to all pedestrians

  • Avoid unpredictable behavior such as weaving in and out of lanes, ride in a straight line when possible

  • Be aware of vehicular traffic and make eye contact with drivers when crossing intersections

Signals

  • Use hand signals and eye contact to communicate with road users

    • Indicate turns by pointing in the direction you are turning

    • Indicate stopping or slowing down by extending your left arm downward, palm facing backward

  • Sound the bell on the right handlebar grip when approaching pedestrians and other cyclists

    • Always pass pedestrians and other cyclists on the left

Signage

  • Follow all traffic laws and signals

  • Respect pedestrian crossings

  • Walk your ebike on any sidewalks marked as dismount zones to ensure pedestrian safety

  • Be aware of signage indicating construction zones, detours, and road closures, and follow alternative routes as directed to ensure your safety


See and Be Seen

 

All PikeRide ebikes are equipped with a powerful front light and a rear reflector featuring a solar-powered, motion-activated LED that blinks as the ebike is moving. These features ensure that riders can see clearly and be seen by other road users, enhancing safety at any time of day or night.