Important:
The use of a mountain bike at NAI is a privilege and not a right. If you ride recklessly, do not take care of
the equipment, or do not follow the rules below you will loose this right
without further warning.
·
You
must wear your helmet properly any time you are on a bike.
·
You
are responsible for conducting an equipment safety check at the beginning of
each class. Document problems on your
bike check form and report any problems to the teacher.
·
Always
ride under control, if you are uncomfortable get off and walk your bike.
·
Shift
while pedaling softly. Do not grind the
gears.
·
Ride
around all game fields, not across. (soccer, field hockey, and baseball)
·
Get
off and walk your bike across all road intersections.
·
Maintain
a safe distance between bikes allowing an escape route if the bike in front of
you stops suddenly or wrecks.
·
Assume
there is an obstacle around every bend.
Even on trails you are familiar with there could be a hiker, animal, or
fallen tree.
·
You
must stay with your class at all times.
·
You
must stay with your partner and riding group at all times. (If someone in the group has a problem, two
riders may ride to the teacher to report the problem.)
·
NO
skidding.