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The City has formed a Bicycling Committee, whose first job, submitting an application to the League of American Bicyclists for recognition as a "Bicycle Friendly Community" was completed in January, 2010. New members from the community are welcome to join by contacting City Hall, 786-4573, and speaking with any current member of the committee, which includes: Councilmn Paul Wolff; Joe Wilson, Director of Public Works; City Manager Diane Schleicher; Director of the YMCA, partner for the City' recreation services, Hillary Brodofsky; Director of Community Development, Jonathan Lynn; Corporal Bruce Saunders of the TIPD; cashier and partner in Fat Tire Bikes, Denise Dubuque; assistant to the City Manager, Sara Vet; Maria Rodriquez; Michael Bodine of the City's IT Department; Stephen Palmer; and, Drew Wade (represenative from the Savannah Bicycle Campaign). Next steps are detailed in the Bike Plan that was submitted, and community input and support will help lead to further success and recognition for Tybee as a great place to cycle.
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Download the information below as a printable PDF to take with you! Tybee businesses: download the information below as a Microsoft Word document - the City encourages you to print this brochure with your shop information in the blank area on the back - you may also highlight the location of your shop on the map if have the software to do so. Please do not make other changes to the brochure, and also please let us know how many of these brochures you print!
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ABC Quick CHECK
A is for air
P Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire
P Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure
P Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged
B is for brakes
P Inspect pads for wear; replace is there is less than ¼" of pad left
P Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes
P Check brake level travel; at least 1" between bar and lever when applied
C is for cranks, chain and cassette
P Make sure that your crank bolts are tight; lube the threads only, nothing else
P Check your chain for wear; 12 links should measure no more than 12 1/8 inches
P If your chain skips on your cassette, you might need a new one or just an adjustment
Quick is for quick releases
P Hubs need to be tight in the frame; your quick release should engage at 90°
P Your hub quick release should point back to insure that nothing catches on it
P Inspect brake quick releases to insure that they have been re-engaged
Check is for check it over
P Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs and brakes are working properly
P Inspect the bike for loose or broken parts; tighten, replace or fix them
P Pay extra attention to your bike during the first few miles of the ride |
The Top Ten Rules of Bicycle Safety
· Always wear a helmet – the law for riders under 16, for every ride, and use lights at night.
· Conduct an ABC Quick Check before every ride (See right)
· Obey all traffic laws: ride with traffic, on the right, with slowest traffic farthest right
· Ride predictably and be visible at all times
· At intersections, ride in the right-most lane that goes in your direction of travel
· Scan for traffic, and signal lane changes and turns
· Be prepared for mechanical emergencies with tools and know-how
· Control your bike by practicing your bicycle handling skills
· Drink before you are thirsty, and eat before you get hungry
· Have fun!
Thanks to:
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