Spring into action on a bike

It’s Bike to Work Week, National Bike Month and with the arrival of warm weather and bike share right around the corner, New Yorkers in every borough are either dusting off their bikes and putting air in their tires or considering jumping onto a Citi bike.

Many New Yorkers are die-hard cyclists and a few if them shared some of their safety tips with amNewYork.

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Here’s some advice to keep you safe on the city streets.
1. Don’t ride on the sidewalk. There are so many pedestrians in this town that you'll probably hurt someone.
2. Ride with the flow of traffic, not against it.
3. Follow traffic laws. Make sure to obey stop signs and red lights.
4. Use bike lanes — they were built for this reason!
5. Make yourself visible and audible. Equip your bike with a bell and lights (white headlight, red taillight) and wear bright colors.
6. Wear a helmet. It can greatly reduce injuries if, heaven forbid, you do get in an accident. Plus, the DOT gives them away for free. Just call 311.
7. Be alert and don’t wear headphones. Podcasts are cool and music is fun, but it’ll take your attention away from the road.