Kia Haumaru, Kia Kitea, Kia Here Safe Seen Secure
Make the most of your ride by following our advice on how to keep yourself, your whānau and your gear safe while out and about...
Kia Haumaru, Be Safe
Let's Ride is our concise guide (1.5 MB, Pdf) on how to stay safe and make the most of your bike. It has tips on setting yourself up, planning a ride, and riding in traffic. It breaks down what those ‘Bus only’ signs really mean and what to watch out for around heavy vehicles.
The best way to stay safe on your bike or scooter, is practical Pedal Readyopen_in_new training. Book training for your school or friends/whānau group by emailing: bookings@pedalready.org.nz
Kia Kitea, Be Seen
Stay bright when you’re out at night!
When you ride at night or if visibility is poor:
- Wear something reflective, light or bright.
- Choose a bright or reflective helmet and clothing. Add a reflective backpack cover to keep your gear dry.
- Use your movement to help you be seen sooner. By law you must use pedals with reflectors and/or wear a reflective ankle band. Ankle bands also keep loose clothing away from the chain.
- Use white front and red back lights – two of each is good.
- Lights must be visible from 200m. Only one light in each direction can flash. Don’t dazzle others – point your front light down a bit.
- Bikes must have a red rear reflector at all times.
This year, in addition to the free backpack covers, Greater Wellington has a limited number of reflective ankle bands. Worn on your lower right leg, these create "bio-motion". It helps other people see you sooner. For pick up locations, visit: www.gw.govt.nz/safe-seen-secureopen_in_new
Ride to the conditions – see and be seen.
To learn more about staying safe on the road, visit: pedalready.org.nzopen_in_new
Kia Here, Be Secure
As cycling numbers increase, so do attempts at bike theft. But there are easy steps you can follow to reduce your risk of getting your bike stolen.
Visit our main Safe, Seen, Secure page open_in_newfor information and videos on keeping your bike, scooter or device safe from theft. Or ensuring the best chance at getting it back.
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