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Provo segment outlines basic bicycle-safety checks, lights and door-zone advice
Summary
A short Provo broadcast, the Bike Smart Challenge, reviewed basic bicycle-safety checks and visible-light requirements, and directed viewers to Provo's online bike map for routes.
Provo, Utah — A short recorded segment called the Bike Smart Challenge reviewed basic bicycle-safety checks and rider behaviors, emphasizing helmets, lights and keeping clear of parked cars.
The program, hosted by Jerry Hatrick, presented quick rules riders can follow before and during trips: perform an "ABC" pre-ride check (air, brakes and chain), wear a properly fitted helmet and bright or reflective clothing, use a white front light and a red rear light that are visible from about 500 feet, and avoid the so-called "door zone" by staying at least 3 feet from parked cars. The segment closed by directing viewers to Provo's online bike map for recommended cycling routes.
The segment used a quiz format with three contestants, identifying safety steps through short questions and answers. The program named the contestants as Terry Boll (who asked to be called "T Bowl"), Lou Natick and returning champion Al Truist and was presented by host Jerry Hatrick. The broadcast stressed routine maintenance and predictable behavior: charging lights, signaling turns, riding with traffic, making eye contact with drivers at intersections and generally staying predictable to reduce the risk of collisions.
Specific guidance emphasized in the segment included: performing an "ABC" check before riding (air, brakes and chain); wearing a properly fitted helmet and high-visibility or reflective clothing; using a white front light and a red rear light visible from about 500 feet and keeping those lights charged; riding at least 3 feet away from parked cars to avoid opening doors; making eye contact with drivers at intersections and driveways; signaling turns and riding with traffic. The program presented these items as safety best practices rather than legal requirements.
No formal policies, ordinances or enforcement actions were discussed in the segment; the content was an educational overview aimed at individual riders. Viewers were encouraged to consult Provo's official bike map online for route planning.
Terry Boll, introduced on the program, quipped during the introductions, "Just call me T Bowl." The host closed the segment by reminding riders to "ride safe" and by pointing viewers to the city bike map for recommended routes.
