The New Cycling Etiquette

For everyone to get along on the road there are a series of rules of the road that apply to both motorists and cyclists.  Examples of rules include riding on the right side of the road, passing on the left, signaling intentions, obeying traffic signals, and yielding to pedestrians in cross walks.  But there is also etiquette not codified in law that we do to help each other out.  Examples are providing directions when someone asks and offering to assist if someone has a mechanical problem.   With the advent of COVID-19 and our way of life changing there is some new cycling etiquette that we can adopt that will not only help each other out but may save lives:

• Bike 6 feet away from other cyclists and pedestrians​
• If you are stopped at a traffic light, keep your distance from others
• Do not meet up with other cycling friends (riding with another person from your household is still okay)
• If you need to cough, try to execute a Vampire cough (into your elbow)
• Wear gloves
• Use your knuckles to press traffic buttons instead of your fingers 
• Wear a bandana or sweatband under your helmet to avoid having to wipe sweat off your face
• Ride within your limits since injuries will place an additional stress on the healthcare system  

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