Spring Is In The Air- Can You Help New Bicyclists Ride Safely?

As you can see by looking outside, spring has sprung, and the gorgeous weather has brought out a huge number of bicyclists -many of them new riders- trying to take in the sun during their commute or for recreation.

Can you help us reach out to these new cyclists about how to ride safely and follow the rules of the road?
Our Bicycle Ambassadors won't be starting until May, but you can help spread the message of bicycle safety and encouragement to your friends and acquaintances! Encourage them to ride with traffic, stop at lights and stop signs, signal their turns, and follow the rules of road. Refer them to our Ambassadors website, or for commuter tips just tell them to go to bikePHL.org.

Or better yet, pick up a few copies of our small "Guide to Biking in Philly" and carry it with you, to hand to bicyclists that you see. (However, if approaching strangers, remember to be respectful and friendly- we want to encourage people to keep biking, and do it more safely, not scare them off!).


Want to take your bicycle outreach and education up a notch? Join the Bicycle Coalition for our Outreach Volunteer Training next Wednesday, April 7th, and sign up to be a volunteer Bicycle Ambassador! And then join us for Philadelphia's 1st-ever Courteous Mass on Saturday, April 10th.