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Public Square Bro J wn Ave Bike theft is an unfortunate reality. While bicycle theft is not uncommon, it is preventable. Follow these simple City Parks rules to help secure your bike: ✽ Register your bike with the National Bike Registry Bike Rack (Placements are online and with the Hagerstown Police Department. approximate. Please refer to the red “Bike Rack Locations” 15 Registration forms are available at police precincts, tab to the left.) bike shops, and libraries.

✽ Mark your bike with an unique identifier—write your name under the seat, on the tire side of rims, or on paper inside the handlebars.

✽ Insure your bike against theft. Bikes may be included HOLD THE DATE on a homeowners or renter’s insurance policy. TOUR OF WASHINGTON COUNTY City Center Hagerstown Criterium Race Hagerstown Third Edition ✽ Store your bike inside when possible, and never leave SECOND FRIDAY OF JUNE (Every year!) Bicycle Map your bike unattended—even if it’s “just for a minute.” Call 301.739.8577 x125 for more information.

✽ Park your bike in a well-lighted area where it can be ✽ When making left hand turns, use the left turn or left seen from inside buildings. travel lane just as vehicles do, or dismount and use ✽ Never leave your bike locked in a public location for crosswalks as pedestrians. an extended period of time, especially overnight. ▲ BIKE SMART—WEAR A HELMET! In Maryland it's the law When riding a bike in traffic, you’re a driver. Follow the rules ✽ Stop and check for traffic in both directions when BIKE LANES for those under the age of 16. Here are a few tips to help ✽ Avoid using the same locking location on a daily basis. of the road, give signals, obey signs and lights, yield the leaving a driveway, an alley, or a curb. Watch closely you avoid some common bicycle helmet mistakes: right of way, and keep a sharp look-out for danger. for turning cars or cars leaving driveways. ✽ BIKE LANE Use a bike rack whenever possible—parking bikes ✽ Wear a bright-colored helmet to ensure that drivers ✽ ✽ ✽ 5’ to 6’ wide section of street reserved for bike use. together improves security for all. Obey all traffic signs and signals and yield to pedestrians. Use eye contact and correct hand signals to let and other cyclists can see you. motorists know where you intend to ride. ✽ Usually found on high traffic streets. ✽ Ride in the same direction as cars—never against traffic. ✽ If bike racks are not available, lock your bike to a ✽ Choose a helmet with a seal of approval from the ✽ Special pavement markings and signs identify the lanes. fixture that is firmly secured to the ground. Avoid Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American ✽ Use bike lanes or designated bike routes, not sidewalks! locking to trees as they are easily damaged. Hand Signals National Standards (ANSI) or Snell Memorial Foundation. (It’s often more dangerous than riding on the road.) Use the uniform code of hand signals to communicate your ✽ Use a secure lock that is resistant to cutting. Multiple, ✽ Replace your helmet if you hit a hard surface while ▲ ✽ Avoid the “door zone” (doors can open suddenly!) by turns and stops—failure to do so can result in collisions with MARKED SHARED LANES small U-Locks are generally best. Cables, chains, and wearing it—helmets lose their capacity to absorb shock riding at least 4’ away from parked cars. other riders and accidents with motorists sharing the road. pad locks are easily cut with bolt cutters. after taking serious hits. ✽ Use a head light and a tail light when riding at dusk ✽ Cars and bikes share the street, usually with lots of ✽ Do not use a larger lock than necessary as the extra ✽ Never wear a bicycle helmet as protection for other or in the dark. traffic but too narrow for bike lanes. space may be used as leverage by potential thieves. activities since most helmets are made for a specific ✽ Be aware of the “door zone.” sport. For example, there are special helmets made ✽ When passing other bikers or pedestrians, pass to their ✽ Follow the 3-POINT LOCKING RULE, lock the: ✽ for inline skating, baseball, and snowmobiling. left. Alert them by sounding a bell or horn, or calling-out Signs and markings encourage cars to share the lane 1 - Frame, "on your left!” with bicyclists. 2 - Front Wheel, ✽ Teach kids to remove bicycle helmets when playing— 3 - Back Wheel especially before climbing on playground equipment ✽ When passing vehicles, use caution and stay out of the LEFT TURN SIGNAL: After STOP OR SLOW SIGNAL: or trees. There is a risk of strangulation from the chin motorists’ blind spot. Drivers don’t always signal their checking behind you, hold ▲ Secure front wheel After checking behind you, SIGNED BIKE ROUTES strap during these types of activities. intentions and they may not see you on their right. your arm straight out to the bend your elbow, pointing and back wheel with left and ride forward slowly. your arm downward in an section of frame to ✽ Examine your helmet often for signs of damage, ✽ Parked cars share the lane with cars and bikes. ✽ Walk your bike across busy intersections using the upside down “L” shape BIKE ROUTE the rack. such as dents, cracks or scrapes. crosswalk and following traffic signals. and come to a stop. ✽ Signed route signs must have directional arrow and distance to destinations. For added safety, consider these tips on what to wear ✽ Wear a bicycle helmet—they are required for everyone Remove front wheel when riding your bike: under the age of 16. ✽ Bike routes are usually streets not wide enough for bike and secure to rack ✽ Avoid dark-colored clothes, especially during at night. lanes, but are good streets for biking. with rear wheel It’s best to wear reflective or bright-colored clothes to ✽ Don’t ride with more than two bicycles side by side. It’s safer to ride single file. -OR- ▲ and frame. be more visible on the road. MULTI-USE TRAILS RIGHT TURN SIGNAL: After checking behind ✽ ✽ Never “hitch a ride” on a moving vehicle. ✽ Take any easily removable components with you Lightweight clothes help avoid getting overheated. you, bend your elbow, holding your arm up in an “L” shape, and ride forward slowly. OR, hold ✽ Separated from the road for bicycles, walkers, runners, such as seats, lights, computers/GPS, pumps or bags. ✽ ✽ Avoid loose-fitting or flared pant legs —they can get Never wear headphones while biking—you need to be your right arm straight out from your side. and in-line skaters. able to hear what is going on at all times. ✽ Using lock hubs on both wheels will improve, but caught up in the chain while riding. ✽ All users keep to the right of the trail unless passing. not guarantee security. ✽ Choose shoes that grip the bike's pedals. Cleats, ✽ Wear bright-colored clothing for safety. ✽ Yield to pedestrians and equestrians. Scan here to watch the City of Hagerstown’s shoes with heels, or flip-flops can create problems ✽ ✽ If your bike is stolen, immediately report it to the ✽ Avoid road hazards such as sewer grates, slippery bicycle safety video that includes recommendations Slow down when traffic increases. while riding. 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Hub City Bike Loop Bloom Park ...... 346 North Potomac Street Hellane Park ...... 156 Park Avenue Rotary Club of Long Cumberland Valley Cycling Club (CVCC), based in Hagerstown since 1983, MeadowsPark ...... 325 Northern Avenue City Park ...... 501 Virginia Avenue Memorial Park . . . . 561 South Potomac Street is a recreational bicycling club. CVCC is affliated with the League of American State Highway/Existing Bike Route Fairgrounds Park* . . 351 North Cleveland Avenue Mills Park ...... 519 Northern Avenue (northern entrance) Staley Park ...... 726 Frederick Street (Behind Claude Bicyclists, a national bicycle information and advocacy organization. Visit CVCC at: www.bikecvcc.com Existing Bike Lane Funkhouser Park . . . 570 Jefferson Street 435 Belview Avenue (southern entrance) M. Potterfield Public Swimming Pool) Greenawalt Park . . . 101 East Avenue Pangborn Park . . . . 591 Pangborn Boulevard Wheaton Park ...... 449 Sumans Avenue Existing Multi-Use Path Antietam Velo Club (AVC) is a competitive cycling club. AVC is affiliated with Hager Park ...... 276 East Memorial Boulevard Oswald Park ...... 221 Prospect Avenue USA Cycling, the governing body of amateur cycling in the United States, and Suggested Bike Friendly Route sponsors several Mid-Atlantic District Championship races each year. Visit AVC at: www.avcracing.com C&O Canal Towpath * Hagerstown BMX (HBMX) is located within Fairgrounds Park. Visit HBMX at www.hagerstownbmx.com