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Learn how to stay safe, avoid tricky spots and have fun while bicycling around the region.

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Bike safety 101

Be alert. Be predictable. Be safe. Go

Bike safety equipment

Protect yourself with safety equipment and the necessary gear. Go

Biking in the rain

Don't let the rain keep you from enjoying your ride. Go

Bike safety resources

Learn where you can report a pothole, road design issues or a stolen bike. Go

Four basic safety principles

You have a right to ride your bicycle on Oregon's roads, streets and highways. Here are four basic principles to help you enjoy a safe ride.

• Maintain control of your bicycle.
• Ride on the right, with traffic, in a predictable manner.
• Be visible and ride alertly.
• Protect yourself.

Related Internet links

• ODOT's Oregon Bicycle Manual

  (http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/bike_manual_06.pdf)

• Descargue la versión en español del Manual de Oregon de bicicletas

  (http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/329518spanish.pdf)

• Drive less. Save more.

  (http://www.drivelesssavemore.com)