Whether you are a
hardcore bicyclist training for next month’s Register’s Annual Great
Bicycle Ride Across Iowa or a relaxed, time-to-take-a-spin-on-the-bike
rider, summer brings with it beautiful days to train or get that extra
dose of activity.
This
area is a perfect place to do that, with bike trails on both sides of
the Mississippi River and beautiful places to ride throughout our area.
If
you are an experienced rider, no doubt you are aware of the safety
measures to follow to stay injury-free; but, if you are new to the
sport, here is a list of things from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration you can do to stay safe while riding in the area and
alongside of motorists:
Be predictable. Signal your intentions to others. Use hand signals,
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