Cyclists, motorists owe each other mutual respect: "But even the most persistent trail and path rider in Flagstaff at some point will have to enter traffic if they are traveling into residential or commercial areas. And that means cyclists need the right equipment to make them as safe as possible around much larger and faster motorized vehicles. The list includes:
-- An approved helmet (required by law for children under 18)
-- Appropriate (high visibility) clothing
-- A white headlight on the front and a red reflector and/or light on the rear.
-- Properly functioning brakes that are checked regularly.
Next comes a basic knowledge of the rules of the road and a willingness to obey them. The rule of thumb that a bicyclist has as much legal right to the pavement is true in most cases. But because a cyclist will always lose in a collision with a vehicle, common sense and an instinct for self-preservation must be thrown into the mix."
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