The Best Month To Ride Your Bike Aventura, But Be Safe

“Whether riding for sport, leisure, recreation, or exercise, it’s important for cyclists and motorists to share the road,” said Mark Jenkins, Spokesman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “Whether you are on two wheels or four, following safety guidelines can save lives and make our roads safer for everyone.”

AAA’s Safety Tips for Bicyclists

Wear a Helmet. Helmets, when worn properly, are up to 85 percent effective in protecting the head and brain in the event of a crash.

Follow the Rules of the Road. Obey traffic signals, signs and lane markings. Ride on the right side of the road, never against traffic.

Be Visible. Ride where drivers can see you. Do not ride on the sidewalk. Wear bright colors during the day, reflective gear in low light conditions and use head and tail lights at night.

Make Safe Choices. Do not wear headphones while riding. Keep both hands on the handlebars, except when signaling. Keep both feet on pedals.

Watch for Pedestrians. Pass pedestrians with care by first announcing “on your left” or “passing on your left” or use a bell.

AAA’s Safety Tips for Motorists

Stay Alert. Always scan ahead, center, left and right for bicyclists, especially at intersections and during turns.

Give Space. Allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

Be Patient. Avoid honking or aggressive driving near cyclists. Remember, they have the same rights to the road as vehicles.

Be Cautious near Children on bikes. They are often unsteady and unpredictable.

Aventura Residents

If you live in Aventura you are in luck, the Aventura BCycle is priced for quick rides, BCycle is the no-hassle, no-polluting, green transportation solution to parking fees and gas prices.

As a member, you'll take any of the BCycles on an unlimited number of rides and all trips under 30 minutes are FREE! Additional usage fees apply to trips over 30-minutes. Simply return your bike to any station and check it back out to restart your 30-minute period.

Day passes can also be purchased directly at a kiosk using a credit card and following the options on the screen. You can review the single ride and annual membership rates at: https://aventura.bcycle.com/top-nav-pages/rates-membership/rates2

BCycles can be returned to any station found here: https://aventura.bcycle.com/station-map

The system hours for all locations are: 5:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.; you can check in a BCycle at any time.

For more information about the Aventura BCycle program, call: 1 (888) 852-8665. Or email: bikeshare@cityofaventura.com.