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Bicycle Maintenance

Make sure that:

• you choose the right size of cycle for comfort and safety
  
  
• lights and reflectors are kept clean and in good working order
  
  
• tyres are in good condition and inflated to the pressure shown on the tyre
  
  
• gears are working correctly
  
  
• the chain is properly adjusted and oiled
  
  
• the saddle and handlebars are adjusted to the correct height.
  

You MUST:

• ensure your brakes are efficient
  
  
• at night, use lit front and rear lights and have an efficient red rear reflector.
  

PCUR regs 6 & 10 & RVLR no 18
Reference: Highway Code Annex 1