Bike Safety

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  • Facts About Bike Safety

    To avoid serious injury or death, safety precautions are of the utmost importance when riding a bike. Bicycle safety encompasses many aspects, from the clothing you wear to the riding habits you develop. The following are some facts regarding bicycle safety. read more

  • Bike Safety for Kids

    Riding a bicycle provides exercise and freedom. The child can become self-sufficient as she rides to ball practice, school or friends' houses. Some safety precautions are necessary. read more

  • Bike Safety Activities

    Activities on and off a bike can teach riders about bike safety. These activities can be done with riders of all ages and work especially well for children learning bike safety. There are a variety of activities that can be done while at home with your child or from the safety of your car on the way to school in the morning. read more

  • Bike Safety for Children

    Bike safety starts with properly fitted and working equipment. Using a few simple guidelines regarding how to position a bike helmet, how to check a bicycle for dangers and at what age a child can cycle alone or in the street, you can make sure your child is a safe and responsible cyclist. read more

  • Kid's Bike Safety

    To help your child stay safe on her bike, teach basic safety facts to get her started. Then, work together to make your own rules to match her maturity and riding skills. read more

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  • Mountain Biking Safety Gear

    Mountain biking is a thrilling sport enjoyed by thousands of people worldwide every year. As with any other sport, there is equipment specifically designed to help keep participants safe. Perhaps even more important, mountain biking is… read more

  • Mountain Bike Safety Gear

    Helmets are the most traditional mountain bike safety gear and also the most important. Putting on a helmet is the first step of mountain biking. For cross-country riding, a helmet is really the only piece of safety equipment necessar… read more

  • What Is Bicycle Safety Week?

    Although the week differs as you travel around the United States, the idea of Bike Safety Week stays the same. You can contact your local municipal administrators for more specific information regarding Bike Safety week. read more

  • Child Bike Seat Safety

    Child bike seats have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Although research varies, even the safest child bike seat might still result in minor neck, head and arm injuries in the event of a crash. Proper use and following a… read more

  • About Bike Riding Safety Clothing

    Without the proper safety clothing, a bicycle ride can turn from a pleasurable romp to a dangerous or deadly excursion. There are considerations to take regarding clothing items that will make your bike ride safe and enjoyable. read more

  • Tips on Bike Safety

    Either ripping down single track or dodging cars, once you start moving, you rely on your bike, equipment and experience to keep you moving, get you around the next turn and back home safely. A few precautions early save a lot of time… read more

  • Bike Safety Rules in Florida

    Biking is a fun and effective way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. In Florida, bicycles are vehicles that are propelled either solely by human power or a combination of human and electric power that propels the bike at 20 mph or les… read more

  • Salem, Oregon Bike Safety

    Salem, Oregon is a bicyclist's mecca, with many bike paths, bike lanes in traffic and of course plenty of cyclists. The local cyclist club has more than 400 members, and the city's website has a special page on bike safety. read more

  • Bike Safety in Fairbanks, Alaska

    Fairbanks, Alaska, presents some unique challenges when it comes to bike safety. Extreme weather conditions, including snow, do not stop cyclists from getting out in Fairbanks. Contending with snow is just one more factor in the city's… read more

  • Child Bike Helmet Safety

    Children are by far more likely than adults to have a bicycle accident that requires medical attention. Safety experts recommend helmets for children, as well as safety classes. read more

  • Bike Trailer Safety

    Bike trailers allow riders to pedal while towing a load. Whether you need to carry your dog, kids or gear for a cross-country tour, there are bike trailers designed for your needs. read more

  • Children Bike Safety

    Learning to ride a bike builds a child's confidence, encourages healthy habits, provides a way for the family to spend time together and offers older kids the freedom of transportation. Teach your children how to stay safe when they ri… read more

  • Bike & Pedestrian Safety

    Cyclists worry about speeding cars on the road and mountain lions on the trails. Most riders forget that it's the mundane hazard, like a pedestrian, that's more likely to cause a crash. Ride smart around pedestrians to make roads and t… read more

  • Bike Trail Safety

    To stay safe on your trail ride, you need to be prepared with the right gear, know trail rules and etiquette and be ready to respond in an emergency. read more

  • What Is a Safety Bike?

    In the latter half of the 19th century, riding a bicycle could be a very dangerous sport. Injuries and even death occurred when riders would fall off the enlarged front wheel. Around 1890, the arrival of the safety bicycle with wheels… read more

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