Safety tips Biking is fun and a healthy habit. Before using the bike please spend some time to go through some important safety tips and rules of road use.

Wear a bike helmet. The most serious injuries happen on the head Wear light coloured clothing during day and reflective clothing during the night to increase driver awareness  Do not use a mobile phone or headphones while using a bike. Check your bike for road worthiness (Tyres, brakes, saddle, bell, lights)  Use the bike lights when using it at night Give priority to cars and pedestrians Slow down and check traffic at junctions Stay away from busy streets or cross them while walking Respect traffic lights Ride the bike on the left of the road on the same direction as the rest of the traffic Stop before STOP signs Use hand signals when performing a left or right turn Try to maintain visual contact with drivers and make sure they notice you. Wait ahead of other vehicles in traffic lights Pay attention to what is happening around you and to what other road users might be doing Do not ride a bike close to parked cars as doors might open without any  warning Do not forget you are in Cyprus and you should ride your bike on the left hand side of the street