The trilogy concludes, so motorist and bicyclist each have their issues on which they have to work. However, both groups can agree that we need be somewhere at sometime. What is important is that we arrive in at our destination in one piece. In the state of Minnesota there is a site that has a new approach to laying out the rules to share the road that are simple to follow which ever method you travel. These seven easy rules are:

    MNDot Share the Road Logo
  • ONE - Bicycles are legal vehicles on all Minnesota roads, except freeways.

  • TWO - Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same direction as traffic.

  • THREE - Motorists must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist.

  • FOUR - Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists.

  • FIVE - Motorists and bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to each other equally.

  • SIX - Bicyclists should signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.

  • SEVEN - Bicyclists should always wear helmets.

As spring approaches remember that there are going to be more bicycles on the road. Be alert, look around, and enjoy the day.