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Avoid Rush Hours:Bikes can be dangerous when they get in the way of a number of people. Avoid rush hour crowds. use lines with larger subway cars.

Carry your Bike on Stairs:
Wait until the staircase is not crowded. Carry your bike. Don't bump it down the stairs; you could lose control.

Use Service Gate:Do not try to lift your bike over the turnstile. Signal the Token Clerk to release the service gate. Deposit a token or use a MetroCard & roll the turnstile. Pull the service gate to enter.