Riding Safe with the CycoCycle

Cycle riding is good for you. It helps to strengthen your heart, control weight, and improve balance and coordination. But beyond these health benefits, cycle riding is a fun experience your family can share together.

Riders get the most from thier cycling experience when they practice proper safety procedures. We at Dynacraft are committed to safe cycle riding and we strongly encourage all of our customers to always follow the rules and principles of safe riding, which are highlighted below.

Happy riding!

Cycle Safety Guidelines

RIDE ONLY ON FLAT, LEVEL GROUND. Roll over and stopping hazards exist on all three wheeled vehicles. They are greatly increased on grades, especially when a grade causes the cycle to be tipped to the side and while turning.

The CYCOCYCLE has no brake. If you lose control and wish to stop you merely stand off. To stop you have to meet the minimum size recommendations in this manual, you must have your feet on the pedals and you must be in control of your speed.

The rider must be able to quickly dismount should the vehicle tip or lose control. To properly mount, accelerate, stop, and dismount the balls of the rider's feet must be able to make firm contact with the ground while sitting on the seat. Do not exceed 185 Ibs (85 1Kg). For ages 13 and up. Do not allow undersize or underage riders.

Always LEAN FORWARD while riding. Leaning forward will also prevent a dangerous backwards fall. Never should a single rider stand on the rear step and use the cycle as a scooter, back rolling will occur. This does not apply to riding double.

Never Ride Without a Helmet
. Wearing a helmet when riding reduces the potential for head injury by 85%. When shopping for a helmet, make sure it's specifically designed for cycling, and meets ANSI, Snell or CPSC standards. Be sure your helmet fits properly. The helmet should cover your forehead and should be buckled snugly underneath your chin.

Obey Local Traffic Laws
. A cycle is considered to be a vehicle in most states and subject to the same traffic laws as a car. Therefore, riders must:

  • Always obey traffic signs and signals.
  • Ride on the right, with the traffic. Never ride against traffic as motorists may not see you on the left side of the road, especially if the road curves.
  • Never pass a car on the right as motorists may not see you.
  • Ride in a straight line whenever possible.
  • Use hand signals when making a turn.
  • Follow lane markings. Never turn left from the right lane or proceed straight in a lane that is marked right-turn-only.
  • Ride in the middle of the lane in slow traffic. When moving at the same speed as slow traffic or when you are in an intersection, ride in the middle of the lane if possible.
  • Never weave in between parked cars.
  • Proceed slowly when sharing a path with pedestrians. cyclists should yield to pedestrians and provide an audible warning when passing them.
  • When riding with other cyclists, ride in a straight line when traffic is present. Never ride more than two abreast.
Ride Defensively
  • Don't do anything that might surprise the driver of a car such as swerving, weaving in and out of traffic, or running stop lights and stop signs.
  • Stop at the end of a driveway. Many accidents between cycles and cars happen when a cyclist fails to stop at the end of his/her driveway.
  • Watch for cars pulling out. Make eye contact with drivers when possible to assure they see you.
  • Scan the road behind you. Periodically look back over your shoulder or use a rear-view mirror.
  • Avoid road hazards such as potholes, puddles, oily spots, snow and ice, gravel and manhole covers. Cross railroad tracks carefully at right angles.
Dress Appropriately
  • Wear light-colored clothing for added visibility, or purchase a brightly-colored helmet.
  • Avoid loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in wheel spokes.
  • Dress for the elements. Dress in layers so you can adjust to temperature changes, and wear a poncho in the rain.
  • Always wear shoes when riding.