Basic Safety
Here are three basic bicycling tips
Maintain Control
The following are things you can do to maintain control of your bicycle, even in an emergency:
- Ensure your bicycle is the right size and properly adjusted to fit you.
- A properly-fitted bicycle is more comfortable and easier to control.
- Ensure your bicycle is in good working order by inspecting it regularly.
Protect Yourself
Properly-fitted helmets provide protection from a potentially life-threatening head injury. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years old must wear a bicycle helmet while riding on a public road.
Wear your helmet per manufacturer directions.
Be Visible and Alert
Always keep an eye out for other riders or people on the same trail.
- Be prepared to stop for walking pedestrians.
- Be prepared to take evasive action relating to other bikers that have just passed you.
Condition and purpose
Use and care of EquipmentThe client acknowledges and agrees that they have inspected the equipment, and that the equipment is in good condition and suitable for the intended use.
The safety of the Client and othersCycling involves risks. The client agrees that despite such risks the client wants to
use the equipment, and accepts sole responsibility for: (a) the equipment; and (b) the safety of the client and others.
The client will take proper and reasonable care of the Equipment during the rental period, and will return the equipment in the same condition it was issued. Times vary depending on the duration of the booking. (Please refer to your rental invoice). Late returns will be charged by the two hour rates until returned, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Competent to use the EquipmentThe client warrants that all persons who will use the equipment are competent to use the equipment, and will use the equipment in the manner it was designed to be used.
No modifications to equipment.
The client will not change or modify the equipment. If the client changes or modifies the equipment, it will be considered damage, and damage or loss fees will apply.
Responsible for any damageThe client is solely responsible for any damage to, or loss of, the equipment during the rental period. The Client will notify SLC Bike Rentals immediately if the equipment is damaged or lost, and will follow all reasonable instructions of SLC Bike Rentals in relation to such damaged or lost equipment.
In the case of damageIn the case of damage to the equipment (excluding reasonable wear and tear, and any damage to inner tubes), however caused, the client will be responsible for and will pay SLC Bike Rentals for the full cost of all repairs, including the cost of replacing any damaged parts, and any labor to restore the Equipment to the condition it was in at the commencement of the rental period. For the avoidance of doubt, SLC Bike Rentals has the sole right to reasonably determine: (a) whether the equipment has been damaged during the rental period; (b) whether such damage is beyond reasonable wear and tear; (c) the extent of such damage; and (d) the full cost of the repairs required.
In the case of lossIn the case of loss of the equipment, however caused, the client will be responsible for and will pay SLC Bike Rentals for the full cost to replace such equipment.
Payment
- For bookings full payment is required upon booking. Payment will be made via the secure online booking system.
- Payment of the total price (including payment by credit card) is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
- If the service becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond SLC Bike Rentals control (such as theft, fire, or damage from an earlier renter), SLC Bike Rentals will use its best efforts to offer the Client a suitable alternative.
- No refunds will be made for early returns, late pickups, no-shows or change of mind.