Five tips for safer cycling
The seasons are changing and it’s feeling more like autumn now, which means darker conditions, wetter roads and paths and fallen leaves to contend with.
Thinking of getting out on your bike? Challenging conditions can increase the risk of accidents. Our personal injury team share their top tips for cycling safely in autumn and winter conditions.
Here are our five top tips!
- Greater stopping distances: Tyre grip is often compromised on wet or icy roads. Allow greater stopping distances for you and other road users because it may take longer for your brakes to work effectively.
- Take care cornering: You should take corners smoothly and avoid hazards such as drain grates, white lines and debris.
- Be seen: Wear bright reflective clothing to ensure other road users can see you.
- Avoid busy routes: If suitable choose routes with less traffic to reduce exposure to potential hazards. Certain routes may not be well lit so ensure you have adequate lights on your bike.
- Maintain primary and secondary riding positions: Ensuring you are in the eye-line of other road users.
Cycling accidents claims
If you have been involved in a cycling accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to compensation.
Morrish Solicitors’ experienced team of personal injury solicitors ishere to support you. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your potential claim and whether it has ground to be successful.
Most of the personal injury claims we take on are on a no win no fee basis, meaning if your case is unsuccessful, you do not need to pay for your legal fees. Therefore, there is not financial risk to you when making a claim.
Contact us on 033 3344 9600 or email [email protected] with more details and we’ll get back to you.
