Hub On Wheels,
September 23, 2007

Tour Boston like you've never done before – on your bike with no cars to get in your way. You'll ride over scenic pathways, colorful side streets and main roadways —including a car-free Storrow Drive! You can choose from a 25 or 45-mile loop. Either way, it's a great opportunity to see the city and meet people from all over Boston.

When

Hub On Wheels is a recreational ride, recommended for ages 8 and up. It promises to be a fun and exciting day, as long as don't forget these important rules of the road.

1. This is a recreational ride, not a race!
2. Obey all relevant traffic laws and regulations:
   • Except on Storrow Drive, Hub On Wheels goes on open roads. Everyone is required to obey all traffic laws
   • Stop at traffic lights and stop signs
   • Give pedestrians the right of way
3. Use your voice and hand signals to let others know about movement.
   • Yell 'Stopping,' 'Turning Left,' etc.
   • Use your left arm for left turns and right arm for right turns;
   • Indicate stopping with your left arm turned down with palm facing backward;
   • Point to road hazards with arm on side of hazard you are going around.
   • Let other riders know if a car is approaching from behind ('Car back!') or coming towards us ('Car up!')
4. Ride cautiously:
   • Don't ride too close to the person in front of you.
   • Be predictable and visible so other people, on bikes or in cars, can anticipate and prepare for your actions.
5. Check your bike with an "ABC Quick Check" review, and fix problems before you ride:
   • Air (squeeze & spin tires),
   • Brakes (try them!),
   • Chain (not too loose),
   • Quick (bounce bike to see if quick releases are all tight).
6. Share the road with cars gracefully:
   • When there is traffic, stay in a single line.
   • Don't clump into groups of more than 5 or 6.
   • Always ride on the right side of the road, not the middle.
   • Move completely off the road whenever you stop, even if only briefly.
7. Wave, smile, and otherwise let people we pass know that we are happy to be in their neighborhood.