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PoliciesaPROCEDURESPreparingIthe plainsourpartners• Respect others: riders, volunteers, hostonJcommunities, motorists, pedestrians, lawenforcement and the environmentroute• No headphones while riding• Accidents often occur in pacelines; if you areinexperienced with drafting, do not draft• Pedal The Plains support & safety services areprovided on the designated route ONLYin JtownsRiding safely and considerately is vital to yourenjoyment and the safety of other riders. The futureof cycling events in Colorado depends on yourcooperation with the rules above.Pedal The Plains reserves the right to terminatethe registration of any participant disobeying rules.Fees will not be refunded and those involved will beineligible for future Pedal The Plains.For additional safety tips and rules of the road visitBicycleColorado.org. Bicycle Colorado is a nonprofitorganization dedicated to encouraging and promotingbicycling, increasing safety, improving road conditionsand providing a voice for cyclists in Colorado.RIDING IN A PACELINE• Only ride in a paceline with those you arefamiliar riding with. If you are not experiencedriding in a paceline, it should be avoided.• Obey the rules of the road• Communicate– Use hand signals to indicate turns, stoppingand slowing– Use verbal warnings– Announce ALL passes of other bicyclists, “onyour left” or “group passing”– Another paceline member announcesthe NUMBER of riders passing, “four of uspassing”– ‘Car Up’ – to warn of approaching vehicles– ‘Car Back’ – to warn of passing vehicles• Be predictable & be prepared to YIELD to othertraffic for safety, legality and courtesy• Ride in a straight line• Be considerate to other cyclists and motorists• It’s NOT a race6