Student Tribune
Bike Fall 2022
Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month and Join MCC’s Cycling Council
for Bike Fall.
This is an inclusive ride, everyone is welcome. Dress appropriately for
what may be cold or wet weather. Layer up, bring gloves and carry a pack of
some sort. Wear a helmet of course. High-vis yellow optional, but a very
smart choice.
Friday, October 21st at MCC’s Brighton Campus Gathering at
11:03 A.M., In Front of Building 1 Meet by the Flagpoles for Pre-ride
Instructions. Ride Captains, Please Arrive Early at 10:47 for a
Pre-ride Briefing.
Learn to navigate to and from the Erie Canal path. Ride will begin at MCC,
cross over to the canal path, then proceed to Pittsford’s Schoen Place
for a respite (BYO – eat, drink). After a pleasant interlude, ride
Captains will return to MCC.
One-way—from MCC’s campus to Pittsford’s Schoen Place is
roughly 6.5 miles. Plan on a total ride of 15 miles.
What if it rains? We’ll get wet.
League of American Bicyclists Rules of the Road
The League’s six Rules of the Road will prepare you for a safe and fun
bike ride no matter where you are riding.
1. Follow the Law: Your safety and the image of bicyclists
depend on you. You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic
signals and stop signs. Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the
direction you are going.
2. Be Predictable: Make your intentions clear to motorists and
other road users. Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between parked
cars. Signal turns, and check behind you well before turning or changing
lanes.
3. Be Conspicuous: Ride where drivers can see you; wear bright
clothing. Use a front white light and red rear light and reflectors at night or
when visibility is poor. Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t ride on
sidewalks.
4. Think Ahead: Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians, and
other bicyclists will do next. Watch for turning vehicles and ride outside the
door zone of parked cars. Look out for debris, potholes, and utility covers.
Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
5. Ride Ready: Check your tires have sufficient air, brakes
are working, chain runs smoothly, and quick release wheel levers are closed.
Carry repair and emergency supplies appropriate for your ride. Wear a
helmet.
6. Keep Your Cool: Road rage benefits no-one and always makes
a bad situation worse.
Attached Files:
ADA Bike Fall 2022 Poster.pdf
Downer, James
Sustainability, MCC Cycling Council
10/05/2022