The PMC Is a Ride, Not a Race
While riding during PMC weekend – as well training on your own and with other riders – please be respectful of everyone you are sharing the road with and keep the following in mind.
Please take a few minutes and watch the PMC Safety Video
Road Safety
Please adhere to biking safety advice when riding on PMC weekend and when training for the PMC.
Be Predictable
Change in Direction or Speed
Left turn: left arm straight out Right turn: right arm straight out or left arm out and up Slowing or stopping: left arm out and down with your palm to the rear
Hazards
Intersections
Traffic Coming From the Front or Rear
Call out "car up" or "car back." Move over to allow car to pass.
Change positions correctly
Slower riders stay to the right. Pass on the left saying "on your left" to warn the cyclist ahead of you.
Leave a Gap for Cars
When riding up hills or on narrow roads with traffic, leave a gap for cars between every three to four cyclists.
Move Off the Road When You Stop
When you restart, look for and yield to traffic.
Riding Two-Abreast
Even when riding double is legal, single up when cars are trying to pass.
Be Visible
Use a bright tail light, one that can be seen even in daylight, to catch the attention of overtaking vehicles. In addition, Massachusetts law now requires cyclists to use front and rear lights a half hour before sunrise and a half hour after sunset.
Safety Tips in Videos
Watch these short safety reminders (one minute or less)
Follow the Rules of the Road
Ride Predictably
Verbal and Hand Signals
Passing Other Rides
Practice Skills
Ride on the Right in Single File
No Music, Phones or Photos
Avoid Overlapping Wheels
Hydrate & Eat Regularly
Communicating "Car Up" or "Car Back