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A variety of warm-weather users travel the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. They walk, run, ride horses, bicycle, observe wildlife, exercise, and just visit. Cyclists sharing the path with other users may have to slow down or stop. Despite the pleasant setting, bicycle collisions can happen on paths just as they do on streets. Bicycles are considered vehicles by Vermont law and must follow traffic laws. Ride in a safe and controlled manner. You are ultimately responsible for operating your bicycle under all conditions. Below are guidelines to cycling the trail:
1. WEAR A HELMET.
2. Be courteous.
3. Ride predictably -- straight and at a steady speed. Stay right, except to pass.
4. Call out to others before passing to avoid startling them. Yell "on your left/right."
5. Yield to the slower users.
6. If you must ride at night, use lights and reflectors.
7. Ride defensively-be aware of motorists' actions at crossings.
8. Be aware of potential changes in trail conditions, especially at intersections and crossings and after rainstorms.
9. Ride single file.
10. Carry items in panniers or a handlebar pack.
11. Wear cycling gloves.
Sign images are from the Manual of Traffic Signs by Richard C. Moeur.
Copied by Kenyon F.
Karl <Webmaster@new-england-rail-trails.org>
from the 1999 edition using scanner & OCR software.
Unintentional errors are likely!
