To participate in Chicagoland Folding Bike Society rides you must:

1. Wear a properly fitted and adjusted bike helmet.
2. Have a white headlamp visible from 500'.
3. Have a clean properly aimed red rear reflector visible from 600'.
4. Have a bell or horn audible from 100'.
5. Brake(s) that will enable the braked wheels to skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

These additional safety measures are strongly encouraged:

1. A red taillamp.
2. A rear-view mirror.
3. A clean properly aimed clear (white) front reflector.
4. Amber pedal reflectors.
5. Side wheel reflectors.
6. Reflective tape on bicycle and helmet.
7. Light colored clothing, preferably with reflective trim.
8. Cycling gloves.