10 TIPS TO BE A BETTER CYCLING AMBASSADOR

• Know and obey the road rules. This one is really simple.
  
  

• Be polite – no verbal and physical aggression. It’s not cool.
  
  
• Be predictable – communicate your intentions whenever possible.
  
  
• Be prepared to slow down when passing pedestrians on shared paths – at busy times, slowing your speed to below 30kph is essential.
  
  
• Acknowledge other riders when passing and help create positive relationships between cyclists.
  
  
• Overtaking motor vehicles on the left is often risky – do it sensibly, slowly and patiently, and never pass a vehicle on the left which is already indicating a left turn.
  
  
• If in a bunch ride on a narrow road – consider splitting the bunch to groups of 20 riders or going single file when appropriate.
  
  
• Be well lit at night, but not with blinding headlights on bikepaths. People appreciate their eyesight.
  
  
• Warn cyclists and pedestrians when overtaking – overtake on the right hand side.
  Remember: cars have blindspots and are much larger than you!