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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 13 May 1992, p. 8

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U 2 ® "tm 4j x2 &# LV. <â€"=â€" ND 4)N g'}) % f":fi . 4#0 4 5 =¢!’ No matter how visible you are, a cycling helmet is a must. For some reason people wear helmets in other sports yet refuse to wear helmets when cycling. However, 1J tors in the spokes and on the pedals are also useful. The brightâ€" er you are, the safer you are. As you may have heard, May 19â€"22 is Bike To Work Week in Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo. If you do cycle during Bike to Work Week, or at other times, you should remember that when a car and a bicycle collide, the eyclist is alâ€" ways the loser. By using safety equipment, maintaining your bike, and following the rules of the road, you can ensure that cycling is safe, as well as fun. Because bicycles are so much smaller than cars, it is important that car drivers see you. Brightly coloured clothing will catch a driver‘s eye, as will a reflective vest or bike flag. Cyclists are particularly diffiâ€" cult to see at night. By law, a bicycle must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector for night cycling. Reflecâ€" By Steve Nicoll PAGE 8 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1992 This special certificate entitles a residential property owner to one Royal LePage Market Evaluation. This service will be performed by a Royal LePage representative, without obligation to the home owner. Valid only in areas serviced by Royal LePage offices for properties not currently listed. Return this EVALUATION CERTIFICATE Derailleurs should move easily and not throw the chain off the sprocket when shifting gears. A loose chain may indicate a derailâ€" leur problem. that are too worn to grip the wheel firmly. cm from the handlebars when squeezed. Replace brake pads wobble or grind, the bearings need to be greased or replaced. When spinning, the wheels shouldn‘t wobble or rub the brake _ The brake levers should not be looae_ and should stop about three a properly fitting cycling helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85%. It will keep the rain off and your head on. All of these precautions won‘t help much if your bike is poorly maintained, so check your bike regularly for potential problems. Bounce the bike and listen for rattles that might indicate loose bolts, spokes or other faults. Tires should ‘be checked for cracks and be inflated to the proper pressure. The spokes should be tight. If the axles wobble or grind, the bearings Cleaning and oiling the chain Issued by: _ADRIAN BAAS Royal LePage Office: 258 King $t. N, _ rterina you must use a crossing, dis mount and walk your bike across you may cycle up between the vehicles and the curb, space perâ€" mitting. Avoid stopping in a vehicle‘s blind spot. Remember, bicycles are not allowed on sideâ€" walks or pedestrian crossings. If Obey stop signs and all other traffic signals At intersections When changing lanes, check over your shoulder first and use hand signals. If you find a problem and don‘t feel confident about fixing it yourself, have it serviced at a local cycle shop. By law, your bicycle belongs on the road, but because bikes are narrower and slower than most traffic, you must stay to the right side of your lane and give way to faster traffic. Don‘t block the lane: always ride single file. Stay where drivers can see you: pass slower vehicles on their left and avoid swerving in and out of parked cars. and other parts regularly will make cycling easier and prolong the life of your bike. ym :‘gi, L Nes L h rices Ltd. Broker ; THE Jan Hunt LANGUAGE _ 888â€"6884 from Spain She is eager to visit Canada this summer to upgrade her English and learn all about our country. An outgoing teenager, she hopes to be placed in a home here with a girl her own age. WE NEED HOST FAMILIES, PREFERABLY WITH TEENS IN THE HOME, FOR MARIA AND OTHER EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS JUST LIKE HER So why not give me a call if you have a little space in your home and in your heart for a few weeks in the summer. Maria is a 17â€"yearâ€"old student MEET FOR ROOM AND BOARD

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