
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
Download our instructions here: EU UK
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Work in teams of 2-3: 1 driver and 1-2 placing RouteArrows. Working solo is slower and less safe.
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Wear High-Visibility clothing such as safety vests, safety hats, blinking lights; being very visible is better!
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Work during lowest possible traffic and in daylight hours. If that isn’t possible, also wear reflective clothing!
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Of course, if you have the time and ability, you can ride your bike(s) on the route marking project!
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Park your car past the turn, place the last or “confirmation” RouteArrow first and face oncoming traffic.
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Have the spotter/helper give RouteArrows to the placer and always keep an eye on any traffic!
IN THE UK - RIGHT OF THE WHITE LINE IN THE EU - LEFT OF THE WHITE LINE
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LWL is commonly much smoother and cleaner which facilitates better adhesion with the pavement surface.
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RouteArrows placed LWL are worn away much faster from traffic, thus eliminating the need for removal.
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LWL is in the riders “Zone Of Awareness” where RouteArrows will grab their attention much better then elsewhere.
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All three of these benefit are only achieved LWL. 1)Best Adhesion, 2) Shortest Life, 3) Most Noticeable.
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Even if there is a very wide shoulder or bike lane, place RouteArrows LWL. (See points above!)
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DO NOT put RouteArrows on top of any white painted lines or words (i.e. STOP). Stay 2-3 inches away from white lines.
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A white background reduces RouteArrows’ contrast and therefor their visibility compared to dark-grey roads.
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If there is no white edge line, then place RouteArrows in the smooth zone (usually found 1-3 ft. left of road edge).
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If RAIN is forecast: only then should you place RouteArrows over to the right, well out of traffic, thus extending their life.
REMEMBER
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For Maximum Visibility, place RouteArrows as close to the event date as possible, within 24 hours is the best.
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RouteArrows need to be placed on clean/dry pavement; they will not stick to wet, dirty or cold road surfaces
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Very rough “chip-seal” pavement requires a lot more foot stomping to maximize adhesion to the surface.
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DO NOT place RouteArrows on: private property, historical monuments, porta-potties, water fountains, beer trucks, animals, donuts, cops, fences, mailboxes, billboards, road signs, guardrails, light poles, mile mrkers or any other roadside furniture.
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RouteArrows will not stick to dirt/gravel roads, hiking trails, grassy fields, tundra, dunes, snow, beaches, playa, hot lava or glaciers.
ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR ROUTEARROWS AFTER THE EVENT