RULES OF THE ROAD          

• In both Illinois and Wisconsin, Traffic Laws apply to persons riding bicycles. 

Bicyclists riding on the highway are granted all of the rights and are subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, with certain exceptions.

• Stop at all Stop Signs
   
• Signal your intentions to turn, change lanes, and slow or stop
   

• Do not ride more than two abreast
   
• Immediately get into single file when traffic is overtaking the group.  Make room for others to move in
   
• Avoid bunching up, especially on hills and intersections
   
• Advise those that you are about to pass by calling out “ON YOUR LEFT or “ON YOUR RIGHT”
   
• If you are slowing, give appropriate hand signals and say “SLOWING’ or “STOPPING”
   
• Do not call “CLEAR” when crossing intersection.
   
• Allow fellow riders to catch up if your group is split by change of traffic light, crossing traffic at a stop sign or personal needs
   
• Be alert for passing bicyclists and allow them room
   
• Move completely off the pavement when stopping for a rest or repairs and emergency vehicles.
   
• Signal road hazards, “POT  HOLES”, “GRAVEL” and “REDUCED SHOULDER’
   
• Advise others of “CAR BACK”, “CAR UP’, “CAR RIGHT” and “CAR LEFT”.
   
• If unfamiliar with the route or cannot follow maps and cue sheets, do not ride alone