Bike Safety Week

‘Bike Safe Saskatchewan’ theme for Provincial Bicycle Safety Week: May 11 – 17, 2015 is Saskatchewan communities working together to promote safe cycling.

At the request of the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Don McMorris, Minister Responsible for SGI designated May 11 -17 2015 as Provincial Bicycle Safety Week in Saskatchewan. The Prevention Institute and its community-based partners will be engaged in activities to encourage Saskatchewan families and children to enjoy summer by  practicing safe cycling. 

What are Safe Cycling Behaviours?

• Whether you are biking in a rural setting or in an urban setting, the rules, skills, and best practices for bicycle safety are the same.
• Ride single file on the right-hand side of the road.
• Use correct hand signals when turning, changing lanes, or stopping.
• Look both ways before crossing the road.
• Walk bikes across pedestrian crosswalks.
• Obey traffic lights and signs.
• Be aware of obstacles on the road such as potholes, loose gravel, and slippery surfaces.
• Ride with caution.
• Wear a helmet on every ride.