The Cycling Promotion Fund, the Amy Gillett Foundation and Digicast have produced four great video clips with tips on how to avoid common risks when cycling in traffic.

The dramatic increase in bicycle rider numbers over recent years has lead to large numbers of relatively inexperienced bicycle riders. These video clips provide bicycle riders and would be riders with practical tips on how to avoid common hazards when riding in traffic.

The clips have been developed by bicycle riders for bicycle riders with financial assistance from the TAC Community Grants program.

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DVDs of these videos are now avaliable, price is $5 per DVD, includes postage costs. Contact the CPF office to order a copy or download the Publication Order Form.

These clips can be viewed below (scroll down) and include these tips:

• Dealing with Intersections
• Heavy Vehicles and Cyclists
• Dealing with Car doors
• Cyclist Visibility

Dealing with Intersections

Intersections can be tricky for all road users but particularly bicycle riders. Here are some tips on how to tackle intersections.

Heavy Vehicles & Cyclists

Our roads are increasingly busy and bicycle riders have to share the road with cars, trucks, buses and trams. Sharing the road with larger vehicles in particular requires awareness, skills and strategies

Dealing with car doors

Bicycle lanes are great in providing some marked space for bicycle rider on busy roads. Unfortunately many bicycle lanes are located near parked cars which can become a real hazard.

Cyclist Visibility

Bicycle riders are often not on the radar of motorists. Here are some tips to increase your chances of being seen by motorists.