Insurance company Manitoba Public Insurance has put out the following set of safety tips to their biking customers for the Summer:
1. Slow down. Going too fast increases your risk of making a serious mistake and makes it harder to correct driving errors.
2. Make sure you're highly visible to other drivers. Wear bright-coloured clothing and keep your motorcycle's headlight on in daytime.
3. Wear a full-coverage helmet, boots and gloves and protective clothing such as leather Cordura.
4. If you're a new rider, don't carry passengers or heavy loads. They affect your cycle's balance, turning, braking and acceleration. Practice away from the street before riding with passengers or baggage.
Or of course, you could just stay in and not ride the bike!
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