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Guidelines & Safety Instructions (Bikes Rentals in New York)

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RENTAL GUIDELINES

Rules differ for group reservations.

  • Renters must be 18 years of age or older and provide a valid, physical government-issued photo ID to be held as rental collateral until rental product is returned.
  • All Rentals: One-hour minimum. After first hour all rental hours are prorated in 15-minute increments.
  • We do not offer refunds for weather – Rain Checks Only.
  • Damaged Goods – You will be charged for product damaged during your rental.

 

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

  • Helmets and other safety equipment offered FREE. We recommend it!
  • All riders under 14 must wear a helmet – New York State Law.
  • Surrey and Deuce Coupe drivers must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Ride safely, use common sense, watch for others and obey all traffic laws.
  • Please be certain you receive and understand riding instructions prior to renting.

 

Review Release of Liability Agreement for full rental terms & conditions. All equipment rented is subject to the rules of operation. Failure to obey is subject to immediate termination of rental without refund.

 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

SURREY CYCLES:

  • The brake lever is located next to the steering wheel. Please use the brake at all times when going downhill. Practice and become comfortable with the brakes before beginning your ride. 
  • For all people in the pedaling position – when backing up please put your feet on the ground away from the pedals & cranks, not on frame or Chainguard and push backwards. The pedals rotate backwards and can hit you in the shin or pinch your foot.
  • Maximum 3 riders per seat, no sidesaddle, no standing & no hanging on the outside.
  • Obey all rules of the road, maintain safe speeds and watch for cars & pedestrians.
  • Helmets are recommended for everyone, and helmets are required all riders under 14 years old – New York State Law.
  • Secure your wallet, cell phone, and anything else that may be in you back pocket.

IF NIGHT RIDE

  • Also, please keep the noise level down, so as not to disturb the surrounding community.

 

SPECIALTY CYCLES (DEUCE COUPES, CHOPPERS, QUAD SPORTS):

  • These have pedal brakes which work by backpedaling. Please use the brakes at all times when going downhill. Practice and become comfortable with the brakes before beginning your ride.
  • No extra riders, no sidesaddle, no standing & no hanging on the outside.
  • Obey all rules of the road, maintain safe speeds and watch for cars & pedestrians.
  • Helmets are recommended for everyone, and helmets are required all riders under 14 years old – New York State Law.
  • Secure your wallet, cell phone, and anything else that may be in your back pocket.

 

MULTISPEED BIKES (if applicable at location):

  • Shifting is simple – lower numbered gears make pedaling easier for uphill or headwinds, higher numbers give you more speed.
  • The front brake is on the left. The rear brake is on your right. Be cautious using the front brake, when turning on sand, gravel, water or other debris is on the road surface; your front wheel could slide out.
  • Practice and become comfortable with the brakes before beginning your ride.
  • When on roads, ride single file do not ride two or three abreast. Ride with the traffic (on the right side of the road).
  • Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals.
  • Ride carefully where cars are parked; people don’t look for cyclists when they pull out or open their car doors.
  • Helmets are recommended for everyone, and helmets are required all riders under 14 years old – New York State Law.

 

CRUISERS/SINGLE-SPEED BIKES (if applicable at location):

  • These have pedal brakes which work by backpedaling. Please use the brake at all times when going downhill. Practice and become comfortable with the brakes before beginning your ride.
  • Be cautious when turning on sand, gravel, or debris is on the road surface; your front wheel could slide out.
  • When on roads, ride single file do not ride two or three abreast. Ride with the traffic (on the right side of the road).
  • Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals.
  • Ride carefully where cars are parked; people don’t look for cyclists when they pull out or open their car doors.
  • Helmets are recommended for everyone, and helmets are required all riders under 14 years old – New York State Law.