Ride smarter
Open road speed is not corner speed
What feels easy on a straight road can be too fast near parked cars, crossings, or a school entrance.
Rider Guide
Ride so people can trust you.
No waiting for a car. No asking for pickups. Your ride can get you to school, practice, a friend’s house, or the store on your own time. This guide helps you keep that freedom by riding in a way people can trust.
Keep your independence
The goal is simple: stay welcome wherever you ride.
The fastest way to lose riding freedom is to make every entrance feel tense. The fastest way to keep it is to ride in a way people can predict: slow near people, clear at crossings, calm at school entrances, and smart around friends.
Make your next move obvious.People trust riders who are easy to predict.
Slow early at school.If drop-off is packed, roll in calmly. Do not force gaps.
Finish clean at the rack.No hard stops, no clipping backpacks, no crowding other riders.
When friends hype it up, choose your line.You do not have to match someone else’s risky ride.
If something goes wrong, stop and get help.For a crash, injury, or immediate danger, get help right away and call 911 when needed.
Everyday ride choices
Small choices keep the ride fun.
A short ride can change quickly when speed, sidewalks, parked cars, friends, and powerful settings all show up at once. These are the choices that matter every day.
Route ready
Move carefully near people
Where riding is allowed, pass only when there is space, use your bell or voice early, and keep both hands ready to brake.
Peer pressure
Friend pressure happens fast
One joke turns into racing, weaving, or doubling up. Decide your limit before the group decides for you.
Ride smarter
Modes and passengers change the ride
Do not switch to a faster mode or add a passenger just because the ride is short. Those choices change stopping distance and control.
Crash response
When someone gets hurt
Stop first. Move out of traffic only if it is safe. For a crash, injury, or immediate danger, get help right away and call 911 when needed. Do not ride away to avoid trouble.
Signal early
Signal before you pass
At a crowded corner, trail merge, or tight path, let people know before you pass. A bell, hand signal, or quick “on your left” only helps if it comes early.
Power check
If the bike suddenly feels too powerful
If the throttle or assist feels stronger than expected, park it and tell an adult before the next ride. Guessing is how small rides become big problems.
Rider code + real words
Say the simple thing. Ride the smart choice.
You do not need a speech when a ride starts getting sketchy. A short line and a clear standard are usually enough.
Calm words
Lines you can actually say out loud
Keep it short. Say it once. Ride your decision.
- "I'm slowing at the entrance."
- "Not racing past the store or the crosswalk."
- "Walk it to the rack, then ride out."
- "I'm not using that mode here."
- "Somebody went down. We stop and call for help."
Rider code
Rider Code: Keep Your Freedom
No speeches. Just the standard that keeps you trusted.
- I learn my bike before I ride it around people.
- I choose a pace that fits the place, not the hype.
- I wear my helmet on every ride, including short ones.
- I do not add passengers or change modes just to impress people.
- If there is a crash, injury, or danger, I stop and get help right away.
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