SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT!
HELMET
Wearing an approved bike helmet is the law in British Columbia and we provide one with every rental. The helmet should fit level on your head and the front sit within one inch above your eyebrows to protect your forehead and be fastened tight enough that it cannot slide off your head but not so tight that it restricts breathing or marks your face.
The Rules of The Road
It is your responsibility to adhere to the rules of the road when cycling in BC. The same rules apply to a cyclist as a driver of a motor vehicle. Section 183 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1996 outlines specific rules for cyclists and should be read through before using a bike on the roads of BC.
RIDE WITH CARE
Riding with caution is always the best way to stay safe. You should always use hand signals to make other road users aware of your intentions. Basic hand signals can be found in this useful video here.
Shoulder checking before making a manoeuvre is a final check that it is safe to do so, remember: SIGNAL, CHECK, MOVE.
Moving past a parked car can be hazardous as you are going to move into traffic at the same time as being aware of the car door opening. Take extra caution.