| Cheryl was 30 year old single woman who enjoyed | | | | coexisting with other vehicles, bike riders have very |
| bicycle Riding. She loved to ride through the | | | | little protection from the outside world. They are the |
| neighborhood. Everyone knew her as that nice friendly | | | | subjects of animal, and vehicle attacks. They are also |
| girl on the fancy bicycle. It was a hand crafted English | | | | at risk from criminal attacks. |
| racing bicycle, custom made just for her. | | | | Always make sure your bicycle is in excellent |
| She was very proud of it because no onelse had one | | | | mechanical condition as it may be you only means of |
| like it. One day she was riding her bicycle as a part of | | | | escape in case of an emergency. Carry a cell phone |
| her daily routine. She rode past a wooded area in one | | | | to call for help, but do not rely on it for defense. If you |
| of the neighbor hoods. There were usually lots of | | | | choose to ride at night, keep your bike and yourself |
| riders there, but today the trail was empty. As she | | | | well illuminated. Obey the traffic laws when riding a |
| passed a large brush, something hit her and made her | | | | bike. If you choose to disobey traffic signals, you are |
| loose control of her bicycle. | | | | more likely to become an accident victim. Ride on trails |
| She fell and the bike went down too. As she was | | | | and roads designed for bike riding. Steer clear of area |
| checking herself for injury, she saw a strange man | | | | with low visibility. Criminals use this cover to hide for |
| approaching her he did not look very friendly. At that | | | | attacks. When possible, bike with a friend. There is |
| moment she realized that this guy had caused the | | | | safety in numbers and it makes you a less inviting |
| accident and was about to cause her some major | | | | target. |
| trouble. Lucklily she was not injured, so she rose to her | | | | Carry a small package of emergency supplies with |
| feet, and started to run. The guy stopped, picked up | | | | you on your ride. Bicycling is much like being a pilot you |
| her bike and proceeded to chase her. | | | | should file a plan that tells someone where you are |
| She ran and ran until she came upon some other | | | | going, in case of emergency. If you are going to park |
| riders. She told them what had happened and they | | | | your bike be aware of the area where you park. |
| called the police. They also began a mob style chase | | | | A parked bike is an indication that someone is riding |
| of the guy with their bikes. They finally caught up with | | | | and will return to claim the bike. A criminal can stake |
| the guy and surrounded him until the police arrived. The | | | | out the parking area and wait for you to return. As |
| guy was arrested and the bike returned to Cheryl. | | | | with automobiles check the area upon approach to |
| Bicycle riding can be lots of fun. There are many | | | | your bike. Always lock your bike and be aware of |
| hazards associated with riding bikes. Besides | | | | your surroundings when unlocking. |