自転車を安全に楽しむために | 【公式】雪国魚沼 Golden Cycle Route（ゴールデンサイクルルート）

Five Rules for the Safe Use of Bicycles

1Roadway in principle, traffic on the left, with the exception of footpaths, where priority is given to pedestrians.

[Where bicycles are allowed on the footpath.

When children under 13 years of age, elderly persons over 70 years of age or disabled persons ride a bicycle.
Where there are signs or markings stating "Regular Bicycle Sidewalks Permitted."

2Obey traffic lights and stop signs at intersections and check for safety.

Always obey traffic signals and check safety when crossing.
At junctions with stop signs, always stop and check safety on both sides.

3Lights on at night.

Always ride your bicycle at night with lights on and reflective equipment.

4No drinking and driving.

As with motor vehicles, you must not ride a bicycle if you have been drinking alcohol.

5Wear a helmet.

All cyclists should wear a riding helmet to reduce the damage caused by accidents

The revised Road Traffic Act has made it mandatory for cyclists to wear helmets.

Take out bicycle insurance.
The 'Ordinance on the Promotion of Safe and Proper Use of Bicycles in Niigata Prefecture' came into force, obliging bicycle users and their guardians to take out bicycle insurance.

Cycling.

Recommended clothing.

attire

Layered clothing is recommended to cope with cold temperatures. Trousers should be stretchy so that they do not interfere with leg movement.
Shoes should be low-cut, hard-soled athletic shoes.
Gloves to soften the impact on the hands and sunglasses to protect the eyes from the sun and insects are useful.

bag

Keep your luggage as light and compact as possible. Leave your luggage in coin-operated lockers.
There is also a special bag that attaches to the bike itself.