The course will be open to cars throughout the event, so riders will need to show caution. Here are a few tips for safe moonlight riding:

• Helmets are required for cyclists and their child passengers.
• All bikes must be equipped with a front and rear light.
• Bicycles should also have both front and rear reflectors for visibility.
• Ride slower and more cautiously than you would by daylight.
• Darkness tends to impair depth perception and the hazards will be more difficult to see.
• Obey all traffic signs and lights.
• Follow the instructions of Police Officers and the safety course marshals.
• Ride in the same direction as the automobile traffic.
• Stay on the right side of the street: ride no more than two abreast.
• It's always a good idea to wear white or light- colored clothing for visibility.
• Bike strollers should have reflectors and vertical flags.
• Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.