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“Wear bright clothing. Leave MP3 players and mobile phones at home. Never ride more than two abreast. And never travel in packs of more than 20″

We stumbled across this article from the Sydney Morning Herald.com.au, apparently there’s a new set of rules for Bunch Rides read below:

Wear bright clothing. Leave MP3 players and mobile phones at home. Never ride more than two abreast. And never travel in packs of more than 20.

That’s the basic message for cyclists riding in groups contained in new government guidelines aimed at reducing the increasing number of road injuries and deaths.

“Riding in traffic can be safe and enjoyable for cyclists who follow some common sense tips,” assistant transport minister David Borger said today when he launched the safety campaign at a Darlinghurst coffee shop.

“We all know ‘the road is there to share’, and in order to save lives all road users need to obey the rules and respect others.

“Cyclists are among our most vulnerable road users and it is important they understand the safest way to travel.”

In 2008, there were almost 700 cycling accidents, three involving fatalities, in the Sydney region.

The number of deaths is expected to have doubled this year. There have been several highly-publicised incidents recently.

They include two serious accidents on Southern Cross Drive and a case in Seven Hills where a cyclist who was allegedly illegally riding on a T-Way lane, followed and boarded a bus, before bashing the 64-year-old driver.

“Cyclists, like all other road users, are expected to obey the rules,” said Mr Borger.

“This includes all signs and signals, staying clear of moving motor vehicles, wearing a helmet, ride no more than two abreast unless passing and follow lane markings.

“Cyclists should also look out for pedestrians and give way to them and they are strongly advised to wear brightly coloured or reflective clothing to help make them more visible.”

Read the original source here SMH.com.au

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