Rules of the Ride: Road Etiquette and Safety
The Tour des Chutes is
NOT a race. The event is conducted on open roads. Motor vehicular traffic is present throughout the course at all times.
- Ride single or double file and as far to the right on the road as is safely possible. Pass on the left side only.
- Communicated with your fellow riders using proper cycling terms such as "on your left," "car back," etc.
- Do not cross the yellow center line at any time.
- Obey all traffic laws and signals.
- Ride in control of your bike at all times (no sudden braking, maintain a straight line as much as possible).
- Use signals: Use hand and verbal signals to communicate with fellow cyclists and with other traffic. Hand signals for turning and stopping are as follows: left arm straight out to signal a left turn; left art out and down with your palm to the rear to signal slowing or stopping; and for a right turn, put your right arm straight out or put your left arm out and up.
- Be predictable: Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Ride in a manner that others can predict where you're going and what you'll do. Be sure to point out potential hazards to other rider, and follow the rules of the road.
- ANSI/SNELL APPROVED HELMETS ARE MANDATORY.
To ensure your safety, concern marshals and abundant signs direct riders along the various routes. Law enforcement officers will also be present on the routes and will enforce rules for both rider and vehicles. Traffic citations will be issued to riders violating the law.