Alameda de Urquijo, 36 – 1º · Edificio Plaza Bizkaia
· 48011 BILBAO · e-mail: comunicacion@eve.eus
(34) 944 035 600 · Fax: (34) 944 035 699
Fast
Clean
No energy consumption
Healthy
Economic
Negative
experience
Lack of
safety
Fear of
theft
Insufficient
cycle paths
Culture of
private vehicle
Effective means
of transport
Effective means of transport: Fastest way of getting around
the city (
flexible means
of transport
Flexible means of transport: takes up little space and is much handier than private vehicles or public transport (no driving, looking for parking spaces, checking timetables, etc.)
Economic means
of transport
Economic: It costs between 30 and 40 times as much to buy and maintain a private motor vehicle.
Public bike-hire services
Doesn’t contribute to traffic congestion
Helps ease traffic flow around town
Good for your
health
Good for your health: half an hour pedalling improves cardiac function, protects joints, reduces body weight, etc.
Encourages intermodal transport
Encourages intermodal transport: can be used in combination with public transport.
Doesn’t consume fuel
oil and natural gas are perishable energy resources.
Traditional or city bike
Standard geometry
26” or 28” wheels
Folding bike
special geometry 10” – 16” wheels Easy
to transport and store
Powerassisted
Assisted by an electric motor, powered by a battery that drives the wheel, boosting pedaling power.
See computer graphic “Powerassisted bicycles”
Hybrid
A mixture between a road nike and a mountain bike. This is a good rundown option.
Urban traffic is governed by the national traffic regulations and also municipal by-laws.
Children under 7 years may only be carried on certified seats (Article 12-1). Trailers are permitted, provided they do not exceed 50% of the empty mass of the pulling vehicle (Article 12-4): under no circumstances may they be used for carrying passengers.
Don’t drink and ride: The maximum permitted level of alcohol is 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood or 0.25 mg of alcohol per litre of breath (Article 20), the same levels as for drivers of private vehicles. Mobile phones and headphones may not be used when cycling.
Where there is no cycle lane or cycle path, you must use the right-hand hard shoulder, provided it is wide enough and fit for riding on. Otherwise, use only as much of the road as is strictly necessary (Article 36).
You may not ride a bicycle on a motorway. You may ride on the hard shoulder of a dual carriageway if you are aged over 14 (Article 38).
You may only cycle at over 45 km/h where the speed limits permit (Article 48-e).
Cyclists have priority (Aricle 64):When riding or bicycle lanes, cycle crossings and properly signposted hard shoulders.
Bicycles must be fitted with authorised reflective gear. When the use of lighting is compulsory, cyclists must also carry some reflective garment (Article 98). .
Cyclists and passengers are obliged to use authorised protective helmets or certificates in accordance with current legislation, when cycling on rural roads, except on prolonged uphill slopes, for medical reasons or in conditions of extreme heat (Article 118).
Bicycle in good conditions: tyres, brakes, lights,saddle, steering
The right size of bicycle: The bike must suited to the cyclist's body.
Don't think as if you were driving a car: find new routes down side streets.
Avoid congested streets.
Pedestrian
Cycle at a moderate speed (at a pedestrian's pace): do not cycle aggressively around pedestrians. Carry your bicycle down steps.
If you have to cross a train or tram track, try to keep at a right angle to the track. If your wheel gets stuck in the rails, you could lose your balance and fall off. Take care when raining: the rails may become very slippery.
Level crossings:
Take added
care.
Avoid applying your front brake too hard, and take especial care on the painted part of pedestrian crossings and other road markings.
Lock up your bicycle:
Your bicycle should be locked up in a visible and well-used place. Make sure that the place you are going to lock up your bicycle forms a closed loop and is secured to the ground.
Lock your bicycle
Parts that can be stolen: frame, two wheels, saddle. Carry two locks: Lock the frame and front wheel with one, and the rear wheel with the other.
Coiled cable lock
Articulated
U-lock
Wheel-lock
