CRW Safety Corner
The CRW promotes safe, courteous, and lawful cycling practices. CRW members are expected to cycle in a safe, courteous, and lawful manner when participating in CRW rides, and to encourage the same among fellow members and CRW guests.
See Past Safety Articles (Published in WheelPeople) below. Links to additional safety resources are at right.
We hope you find this safety information useful.
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Safety Resources
Skills Development
Books
Street Smarts (by John Allen)
* Download
* Purchase
Effective Cycling (by John Forrester):
* Purchase
Videos
- CRW Safety Video Resources
- MassBike Police Officer Training
- Effective Cycling: * Library Loan
Safety Materials
- Ride Safe Smart Aware [PDF]
- Stay to the Right [PDF]
- Safety Card [PDF]
What to Bring on a CRW Ride
Pump, patch kit, spare tube, allen wrenches, screwdriver, lock, water bottle, some money, helmet, gloves, map, ID card, health insurance card, pen and paper, and emergency contact information
Reporting Injuries
Please report all injuries incurred on CRW rides with as much information as you have (victim's name and contact information, date of injury, name of ride, crash location, description, actions taken, etc.). Send email to the Safety Coordinator.
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