Cycling

Biking promotes a healthy lifestyle. It's also an inexpensive way to get around the city and enjoy the outdoors.

Lloydminster has a range of bike trails and paths available to residents and visitors. We invite you to explore Lloydminster's beautiful trails! Review the trail map to map out your next trip.

Cycling safety

For cyclists:

Always wear a helmet, no matter your age
Ride your bike on the right side of the road
Use proper hand signals
Have a light and reflectors
Ride in a straight line

For vehicle drivers:

Watch for cyclists at intersections
Pay extra attention as the sun sets and rises
Share the road
Watch for bikes as you back out of your driveway
Know proper bike signals

Cycling on roadways and sidewalks

Guidelines for the use of bicycles on roadways and sidewalks is covered under Section 10 of the Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 09-2018).

10. BICYCLES

10.1. Unless the context otherwise requires, a Person operating a Bicycle on a Roadway has all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties that any Vehicle operator has under this Bylaw.
10.2. Every Person riding a Bicycle on a Roadway shall ride as close as possible to the right hand edge or curb of the Roadway and when riding with other Persons, shall not ride more than two abreast.
10.3. Every Person operating a Bicycle on a Roadway shall ensure that their Bicycle is equipped in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act (Alberta) as amended or the Traffic Safety Act (Saskatchewan) as amended.
10.4. Every Person under the age of 18 shall wear a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved helmet while operating a Bicycle, skateboard, scooter or similar conveyance on any Roadway or Public Place.
10.5. Every Parent or Guardian of a Person under the age of 18 shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a helmet is worn pursuant to Subsection 10.4 herein and the onus shall be upon such Parent or Guardian to prove that they have taken the appropriate steps to ensure that the Person under the age of 18 years wears a helmet.
10.6. Every Person operating a Bicycle shall comply with the Traffic Safety Act (Alberta) and Traffic Safety Act (Saskatchewan) as they apply to the operation of Bicycles.
10.7. No Person shall operate a Bicycle on a Sidewalk or pathway unless:
- 10.7.1. It Is designated as a Multi-Use or Bicycle path;
- 10.7.2. the Bicycle has a wheel diameter of 65 centimetres or less; and
- 10.7.3. they yield right of way to pedestrian traffic.

View Original Bylaw

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