Safety Tips
Cycling is a fun and healthy activity that most people can do. Cycling can be done for both recreation or transportation.
- Be visible. Use lights, reflectors and wear reflective material
- Be predictable. Signal your intentions, ride with traffic and obey all road signals
- Always have room to maneuver. Don’t squeeze between curbs and other vehicles
To learn about the many health benefits of cycling review the Active Transportation and Health factsheet from Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services.
Visit BikeWR’s Campaigns page for more information and resources related to our past safety campaigns like Thumbs Up Waterloo Region.
Bike Safety tips in multiple languages
Region of Waterloo created the following Cycling Tips resource, which is available in multiple languages. Visit regionofwaterloo.ca/cycling for more information.
Cycling and cannabis
It is dangerous to ride a bicycle while impaired by cannabis. A cyclist riding in an unsafe manner can be charged, even now that cannabis is legalized and regulated. More information can be found here.
More tips and training for sharing the road and preventing collisions
Ministry of Transportation- Cycling Guides
CAN-BIKE
Cycling Canada’s CAN-BIKE program is a series of progression courses taught on all aspects of cycling, to ride safely, effectively, and enjoyably on the road.
CAN-BIKE- Cycling courses | CANBIKE – Free online training | City of Waterloo’s CAN-Bike page
Tips for parents
Your children will need to learn how to cycle safely wherever they ride. Check the following link for tips and training opportunities.
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