What are the rules of cycling?

When riding, always:

• Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles.
• Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver.
• Yield to Traffic When Appropriate.
• Be Predictable.
• Stay Alert at All Times.
• Look Before Turning.
• Watch for Parked Cars.

What does Velominati mean?

According to Strack, a Seattle-based technology consultant, Velominati is all about living life as a disciple of cycling. In fact, Velominati is the plural form of the made-up Latin word, Velominatus. “We sometimes come across as being dogmatic, but our tongue is firmly planted in cheek.

What does sticky bottle mean in cycling?

Noun. sticky bottle (plural sticky bottles) (cycling, slang) A water bottle, handed from a car occupant to a cyclist during a race, illicitly used to aid the rider as he/she briefly maintains a grasp on the bottle while being carried along by the car.

What is the most important rule for biking?

The number one way to protect yourself when road cycling is to wear a helmet. In 2019, out of 843 cyclists killed by motor vehicles, 127 were wearing a helmet, while 520 were not. This means people who wear a helmet when riding their bikes are much less likely to succumb to fatal injuries than those who don’t.

What does HTFU mean in cycling?

If you aren’t familiar with the term, here is a hint: it definitely doesn’t stand for “Harden The Fruit Up.” Our new HTFU line includes wool and cotton blend silk-screened caps along with our sublimated moisture wicking version; all feature the popular HTFU acronym under the bill.

What does 13 tattoo behind the ear mean?

The MS 13, also sometimes seen just as MS or 13, is a symbol of the Mara Salvatrucha gang from El Salvador. Typically these tattoos can be found anywhere on the body, but are most often found in highly visible places like the face, hands or neck.

Is it disrespectful to fly the American flag upside down?

While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so choose, it is disrespectful to fly an American flag upside down unless in a life-or-death situation, according to the United States Code.

What is the leader of a peloton called?

The rider (or riders) who are in the lead and have also successfully broken away from the peloton are referred to as Tête de la Course (a French expression meaning “head of the race”).

Can I get bigger legs from cycling?

The short answer for whether or not cycling is going to make your legs huge is – no. Of course, cycling improves your leg muscles, but as an aerobic exercise, it works your endurance muscle fibers, making them more resistant to fatigue while training, but not causing them to bulk up.

What are the 3 most important rules about bike safety?

Maintain a safe distance from vehicles to move around. Be aware of the thing around your surroundings. Avoid weaving in and out of traffic. Avoid taking overtake on junctions, pedestrian crossings, and so on.