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Rider Education & Safety
Rules of the Ride: Road Etiquette & Safety
Choosing the Right Helmet
MS Bike Tour Language
Stay Safe While You Train
Rider Education & Safety
Education and Safety is key to protecting yourself from potential hazards on the road. Please take the time to review these resources and share the information with friends and family.
The MS Bike Tour takes safety seriously. The event is fully supported by motorcycle escorts, SAG vehicles with emergency communication and roadside assistance, medical staff and countless volunteers.
Rules of the Ride: Road Etiquette and Safety
The MS Bike Tour is NOT a race. The event is conducted on open roads. Motor vehicle traffic is present throughout the course at all times.
- Ride single file and as far to the right of the road as is safely possible.
- Pass on the left side only.
- Communicate with your fellow riders using proper cycling terms such as "on your left," "car back," “stopping,” etc. or use hand signals.
- Hand signals for stopping: arm out and down with your palm to the rear to signal slowing or stopping.
- Hand signals for turning: left arm straight out to signal a left turn; put your right arm straight out or put your left arm out and up for a right turn.
- Obey all traffic laws and signals. ALWAYS stop at stop signs. Your bicycle is legally considered a vehicle.
- Ride in control of your bike at all times (no sudden braking, maintain a straight line as much as possible).
- Be Predictable: Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Call out potential hazards, stops and changes in direction to other riders, and follow the rules of the road.
- Do not wear headphones.
- Ride WITH traffic not against it.
- Make eye contact with drivers so you know they have seen you.
- Take a full lane when safety dictates. Pull off to let traffic pass when necessary.
- Ride no more than two abreast. Interfering with passing cars is a serious hazard.
- ANSI/SNELL APPROVED HELMETS ARE MANDATORY.
For more information about bike safety visit the League of American Bicyclists
"Bicycling Safety Tips for Adults"
Courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists
Choosing the Right Helmet
No rider without a helmet will be permitted on the route. When choosing a helmet, it is important to follow these tips.
MS Bike Tour Language
Learn how to understand and communicate with other riders on the route. This is especially important for novice or first-time riders. Your safety and the safety of those around you depends on good communication.
Stay Safe While You Train
Safety isn't just important while on the MS Bike Tour route. Learn how to stay safe while you train too. | 
