SAFETY TIPS FOR CYCLING AND CANOEING
Cycling
You can ride your bike on all roads but respect the privacy of people’s home yards and gardens.
Always ride on the right side of the road.
Be alert of cars especially on hilly and curvy rural roads. Cars might approach unexpectedly behind hills and corners.
Using of the bike helmet is not mandatory but highly recommended in Finland.
When turning to the left or the right, cyclist must show turning signal with hand.
When driving on small rural roads, follow the same yielding rules than cars.
Be aware if there is loose gravel on the road. It can be slippery under the bike tyre.
Canoing
Check the weather before heading out to the lake. Also check the weather forecast. If the wind is building up or a storm is coming, do not depart out to the lake.
Stay close to the shore and do not cross big open waters.
Always use a floating jacket or a canoeing vest that will keep you on the surface if the canoe tips over.
Before leaving, make sure, that the canoe does not leak and has proper equipment: unbroken and proper paddles, a scoop or a bucket for removing water and a rope attached to the bow of the canoe.
Always take your phone with you packerdin a water tight bag.
Wear proper warm clothes and pack back up clothes in a water tight and floating bag.