Navigate Indy This Evening - June 28, 2025

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Managing Director: Renea Gates, Contact: niteride@cibaride.org facebook page

NITE Ride Tips

ABC Quick Check

  • A is for air
    • Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire
    • Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure
    • Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged
  • B is for brakes
    • Inspect pads for wear; replace is there is less than ¼" of pad left
    • Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes
    • Check brake level travel; at least 1" between bar and lever when applied
  • C is for cranks, chain and cassette
    • Make sure that your crank bolts are tight; lube the threads only, nothing else
    • Check your chain for wear; 12 links should measure no more than 12 1/8 inches
    • If your chain skips on your cassette, you might need a new one or just an adjustment
  • Quick is for quick releases
    • Hubs need to be tight in the frame; your quick release should engage at 90°
    • Your hub quick release should point back to insure that nothing catches on it
    • Inspect brake quick releases to insure that they have been re-engaged
  • Check is for check it over
    • Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs and brakes are working properly
    • Inspect the bike for loose or broken parts; tighten, replace or fix them
    • Pay extra attention to your bike during the first few miles of the ride

League of American Bicyclists (LAB) ABC QUICK CHECK Video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VziOIkNXsE

or, a more detailed video from BikeNewYork:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vVU57xVtog

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard's Bicycling Safety Video

Indiana Bicycling Laws

BICYCLE INDIANA Safety Public Service Announcements

NHTSA Bicycle Safety Tips For Adults

The Rights and Duties of Cyclists - Bicycle Safety

League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Smart Cycling

www.bikeleague.org/ridesmartvideos

Florida Bicycle Assoc. Public Service Announcements on Group Riding

PSA 5: Traffic Signs

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Central Indiana Bicycle Assocation: cibaride.org
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