Safe Cycling
Before using Co Bikes, take a minute to familiarise yourself with our bikes and read our hints and tips to help keep you safe on the roads and be a responsible, considerate rider.
Your Co Bike
Before you cycle
- Check and adjust seat height Release the clamp on the seat post, raise or lower to your preferred height and re-tighten clamp
- Check tyres Push each tyre hard against a kerb. If you can flatten it, it needs air. Turn the wheels slowly to look for any cuts, bulges or bubbles
- Test brakes Give each wheel a spin to check it doesn’t catch against brake pads
- Inspect the chain, pedals, lights and frame for any additional damage. If you find any, report it via the nextbike app or contact us.
Do’s and don’ts
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| Consider wearing a helmet and, ideally, bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing or accessories at night | Use a mobile phone or earphones whilst cycling or cycle under the influence of alcohol or drugs |
| Be aware of blind spots, especially around large vehicles. If in doubt, hang back until it’s safe to pass. | Get too close to parked cars in case of doors opening suddenly |
| Wait in front of other vehicles at traffic lights by using the advanced stop line for cyclists | Cycle on the pavement or the wrong way up one-way streets (unless marked for cyclists) |
| Cycle assertively and take up as much space on the road as you need to feel safe | Cycle in the gutter, especially if the road is narrow, as this could encourage dangerous overtaking |
| Watch out for other vehicles and pedestrians and always show your intentions by giving clear hand signals | Ride through red traffic lights – you could be fined £50 |
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